Cleopatra had four children – only one survived to adulthood. Cleopatra's first child was a son by Caesar. She also had twins, Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, as well as another son, Ptolemy Philadelphos, all by Marcus Antonius. Cleopatra Selene eventually became the Queen of Mauretania. 23 апр. 2010 г.
Did Cleopatra have any children with Ptolemy XIII?
When he died in 51 BC, the joint reign of Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy XIII began, but a falling-out between them led to open civil war. ... CleopatraSpousePtolemy XIII Theos Philopator Ptolemy XIV Mark AntonyIssueCaesarion Alexander Helios Cleopatra Selene II Ptolemy Philadelphus
What did Ptolemy XIII do to Cleopatra?
In the spring of 48 BC, Ptolemy XIII and Pothinus attempted to depose Cleopatra due to her increasing status as queen. Her face appeared on minted coins, for example, while Ptolemy XIII's name was omitted on official documents. Ptolemy intended to become main ruler, with Pothinus acting as the power behind the throne.
What did Octavian do to Cleopatra's children?
While Caesarion was murdered under Octavian's orders, the lives of the three offsprings of Cleopatra and Antony were spared. Cleopatra Selene and Alexander Helios, then aged 10, and Ptolemy Philadelphus, then aged four, were moved to Rome and put under the care of Octavian's sister, Octavia whom Antony was married to.
How old was Ptolemy XIII when he married Cleopatra?
When her father Ptolemy XII died in 51 BC, Cleopatra became co-regent with her 10-year-old brother Ptolemy XIII. They were married, in keeping with Egyptian tradition.
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