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 was Cleopatra's relationship with Ptolemy XIII?
Crucifixion Upon the death of her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, 18-year-old Cleopatra becomes ruler of Egypt, along with her brother Ptolemy XIII. Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII may have married, though it is not proven. Cleopatra, about eight years older than her brother, becomes the dominant ruler.
What did Ptolemy XIII do?
Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator, (Greek: “Ptolemy the Father-Loving God”) (born 62/61—died 47 bc, near Alexandria), Macedonian king of Egypt and coruler with his famous sister, Cleopatra VII. He was killed while leading the Ptolemaic army against Julius Caesar's forces in the final stages of the Alexandrian War.
How old was Cleopatra when she married Ptolemy XIII?
Cleopatra married two of her brothers Cleopatra was married to her brother and co-ruler Ptolemy XIII, who was 10 years old at the time (she was 18).
Who overthrew Cleopatra?
Did you know? In the days between Cleopatra's death and Octavian's formal annexation of Egypt, her 16-year-old son Caesarion was officially sole ruler. He had no way of taking power, however, and was captured and executed shortly after his mother's suicide.
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