Cleopatra

Birth

69 BCE

Born in Alexandria, Egypt

She becomes queen

51 BCE

Cleopatra became queen of Egypt after the death of her father, ruling alongside her brother Ptolemy XIII, as tradition dictated. However, the relationship between the two was conflictive and a struggle for power soon broke out. Cleopatra was temporarily ousted from the throne, starting a civil war in Egypt.

He recovers the throne with Julius Caesar

48 BCE

Cleopatra met Julius Caesar, who arrived in Egypt during a Roman civil war. Thanks to her alliance with him, Cleopatra managed to defeat her brother Ptolemy XIII and regain the throne of Egypt. This relationship was both political and personal, and strengthened Cleopatra's power against her enemies.

She begins her relation with Marco Antonio

41 BCE

Cleopatra began a relation with Mark Antony, one of the most powerful leaders in Rome. This alliance was key both politically and militarily, as it sought to protect Egypt's independence from Rome. Together they had children and ruled eastern territories, which caused a confrontation with Octavian, the future Roman emperor.

She is defeated along with Mark Antony

31 BCE

Cleopatra and Mark Antony were defeated by Octavian's forces at the Battle of Actium, a decisive naval engagement. This defeat marked the end of his political and military power, leaving Egypt vulnerable to Rome and paving the way for its conquest.

Cleopatra commits suicide

30 BCE

After the definitive defeat against Octavian and the death of Mark Antony, Cleopatra committed suicide to avoid being captured and exhibited in Rome. With his death the Ptolemaic dynasty ended and Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire, losing its independence.