Cleopatra's Romantic Interests: Caesar and Antony by Melanie Lopez

48 BC: Cleopatra meets Julias Caesar

lopezm291 — 2025-04-12 17:54:34 UTC

With Cleopatra struggling with her brother, Ptolemy XIII, she worked her way into Caesar's palace by smuggling herself in to get Caesar to help her. Her efforts worked and she was able to make an impression on him, landing him on her side.

47 BC: Birth of their son, Caesarion "Little Caesar"

lopezm291 — 2025-04-12 17:55:21 UTC

Cleopatra had first child by the name of Caesarion, also known as "Little Caesar". Cleopatra said he was Caesar's son, but Caesar never confirmed this himself.

46 BC - 44 BC: Cleopatra/Caesarion visit Rome, Julius Caesar is killed

lopezm291 — 2025-04-12 17:56:28 UTC

Cleopatra and her son, Caesarion paid a visit to one of Caesar's villas in Rome, with Cleopatra hoping that Caesar would finally claim their son. But, during her time there, Caesar was murdered by Roman senators, thereby ending her relationship with Caesar.

41 BC: Cleopatra meets Mark Antony

lopezm291 — 2025-04-12 17:56:59 UTC

Mark Antony called Cleopatra to Tarsus in order for her to answer accusations placed against her that she had helped his enemies. But, when he saw her, he was quickly attracted to her, therefore starting their romantic relationship.

40 BC: Cleopatra gives birth to her and Antony's twins

lopezm291 — 2025-04-12 17:57:16 UTC

During Cleopatra and Antony's romantic relationship, Cleopatra become pregnant and soon gave birth to their twins (one girl and one boy). They were named Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene II.

36 BC: Third child is born, Antony marries Octavia for political agenda

lopezm291 — 2025-04-12 17:57:49 UTC

Antony had for a short time gone back to Rome and married Octavia (Octavian's sister) for political agendas. But, after his time away from Cleopatra, he went back to Egypt and their relationship continued. Eventually, Cleopatra gave birth to her and Antony's third child by the name of Ptolemy Philadelphus.

34 BC: Antony names Cleopatra Queen of Kings and her first son, Caesarion King of Kings

lopezm291 — 2025-04-12 17:58:33 UTC

In Egypt, Antony named Cleopatra Queen of Kings and her first son, Caesarion King of Kings, also known as The Donations of Alexandria.

31 BC: Battle of Antony and Cleopatra VS Octavion

lopezm291 — 2025-04-12 17:59:04 UTC

With Antony naming Cleopatra Queen of Kings and her first son, Caesarion King of Kings, this triggered Octavian's anger (Octavia's brother) and resulted in The Battle of Actium. During this battle, Antony and Cleopatra lost against Octavian.

30 BC: Antony and Cleopatra's deaths

lopezm291 — 2025-04-12 17:59:35 UTC

Antony was given news that Cleopatra had died, resulting in Antony killing himself. But, that news was false and eventually Cleopatra did truly kill herself, leaving them both dead, putting an end to their relationship.