In 34 BC he received a title of “King of Kings.” His parents decided to make him the ruler of Armenia, Parthia, Media and all countries to be discovered between the Euphrates and Indus Rivers. Alexander Helios was born as the second of Cleopatra's three sons. (Sdwelch1031/ CC0 ) The Sons of Gods, Cleopatra’s ChildrenĬaesarion had two brothers: Alexander Helios (Greek “sun”) and Ptolemy Philadelphus. With his death, Octavian lost the only competition he had to the throne of Rome.Ĭaesarion, from the "Unravel the Mystery" Cleopatra exhibit. However, he was murdered by Octavian’s orders just 11 days later. He took lessons from the best teachers, to prepare him to fulfill his future role.Ĭaesarion probably held the position as ruler after the death of his mother on August 12, 30 BC. Cleopatra liked to believe that one day he would become as great an emperor as his father was. He reigned together with his mother from September 2, 44 BC. His full name was Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar and he was the last king of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. As a son of Gaius Julius Caesar, he was called Caesarion, meaning ''little Caesar''. The eldest son of Cleopatra was born June 23, 47 BC. This act left their children with no one to protect them. According to the ancient resources, this didn't happen because in 30 BC both Cleopatra and Mark Antony committed suicide. He hoped to defeat Mark Antony and take Cleopatra as his trophy to Rome, to humiliate and ultimately put her to death. The future Roman Emperor, who was about to be known as Caesar Augustus, didn't give any mercy to his enemies. However, when Cleopatra and Mark Antony were defeated by Octavian during the naval battle at Actium in 31 BC, this idyllic life came to a close. Until 31 BC the family of the last Ptolemaic queen lived a magnificent life in a golden palace, one of the most luxurious places in the world. One with Julius Caesar and three with Mark Antony.
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