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Upon his death, his generals divided up Alexander's empire.
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She is the seventh in the Ptolemy dynasty to bear the name Cleopatra.
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Ptolemy XII dies later that year, and the throne of Egypt goes to Ptolemy XIII and Cleopatra. (Ptolemy XIII is Cleopatra's 10 yr old brother) Cleopatra is about 18 years old.
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Guardians of Ptolemy XIII instigate a revolt against Cleopatra's rule
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Caesar was pursuing, Pompey but was assassinated upon his arrival in Egypt before Caesar arrived.
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Caesar establishes Cleopatra and another younger brother, Ptolemy XIV, as the rulers of Egypt.
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Cleopatra gives birth to Caesar's child, a boy who is named Ptolemy Caesar and called Caesarion
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His enemies in the Roman senate found him gaining all the power as threatening.
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Mark Antony was so captivated by Cleopatra that he gave up his plans for the invasion of the Parthian Empire and went with Cleopatra back to her capital of Alexandria.
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The first two children of Cleopatra on Antony are Twins
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He decides to resume the campaign against the Parthian Empire and Cleopatra joins him at Antioch
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Cleopatra bears Antony another son, Ptolemy Philadelphus
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Mark Antony celebrates a victory triumph in Alexandria for his gains from the Parthians. At the celebration, he divides the lands and awards them to his children and Cleopatra.
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Mark Antony and Cleopatra lose the battle at Actium, an important battle that changed European history
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Cleopatra commits suicide by allowing the asp to bite her
