Cleopatra's Milestones
Death
Committed suicide, traditionally by snake bite, after the defeat by Octavian.
Battle of Actium
Defeated alongside Mark Antony by Octavian's forces at the Battle of Actium.
Donations of Alexandria
Participated in the Donations of Alexandria, where Antony distributed lands to Cleopatra and their children.
Alliance with Mark Antony
Formed an alliance and romance with Mark Antony, producing three children.
Visited Rome
Visited Rome as an honored guest of Julius Caesar, strengthening Egypt's political ties.
Sole ruler of Egypt
Ruled Egypt as sole monarch after the deaths of her brothers and co-rulers.
Caesarion born
Gave birth to Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar (Caesarion), son of Julius Caesar.
Restored to throne by Julius Caesar
Regained the throne with Julius Caesar's support after the Alexandrian War.
Alliance with Julius Caesar
Formed a political and romantic alliance with Julius Caesar.
Expelled from Alexandria
Forced to flee Alexandria due to conflict with Ptolemy XIII's advisors; raised an army in Syria.
Became co-ruler
Became co-ruler of Egypt with her younger brother Ptolemy XIII after her father's death.
Royal education
Received a classical Greek education, becoming fluent in several languages and skilled in diplomacy.
Birth
Cleopatra VII Philopator was born in Alexandria, Egypt, to Ptolemy XII and an unknown mother.