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How many siblings did Cleopatra VII have?
Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator
Ptolemy XIV PhilopatorArsinoe IVBerenice IVCleopatra VI
Cleopatra/Siblings
Did Julius Caesar marry Cleopatra?
Cleopatra was born in 69 BC – 68 BC. 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. Caesar followed and he and Cleopatra became lovers.
What did Cleopatra do to her siblings?
What happened to Julius Caesar and Cleopatra’s son?
Caesarion, who was said to be Cleopatra’s son by Julius Caesar, was sent by his mother, with much treasure, into India, by way of Ethiopia. Around this time Mark Antony and Cleopatra died, traditionally said to be by suicide, though murder has been suggested.
Who was Cleopatra’s first husband?
Mark Antony
| Cleopatra | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator Ptolemy XIV Mark Antony |
| Issue | Caesarion Alexander Helios Cleopatra Selene II Ptolemy Philadelphus |
| Names Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator | |
| Dynasty | Ptolemaic |
Does Cleopatra have a brother?
Ptolemy XIV Philopator
Cleopatra/Brothers
Why did Cleopatra marry her brother?
When Ptolemy XIII died in 47 BC, Cleopatra married her younger brother, Ptolemy XIV, to ensure that her reign was still legitimized . At this point, she had just become pregnant with Caesar’s child.
Why was Cleopatra so famous?
Cleopatra was famous because she was one of the only women pharaohs. She was very pretty. Queen Cleopatra of Egypt is the most well known of all the ancient Egyptian queens.
Who were Cleopatra’s siblings?
The daughter of Philip II of Macedon and Olympias of Epirus , she was the only full sibling of Alexander the Great. Her other siblings include half sisters Thessalonike and Cynane, and half-brother Philip III of Macedon. Cleopatra grew up in the care of her mother in Pella .
How was Cleopatra related to Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great has one full sibling, his sister Cleopatra. She was married to his uncle on his mother’s side when they were both teenagers, and they would have been educated separately when growing up, due to their different genders and ages, so they wouldn’t necessarily have spent that much time together.