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Cleopatra Selene II a (40 a. C.-6 d. C.), también conocida como Cleopatra VIII, fue una princesa ptolemaica. Era la única hija de Cleopatra VII y Marco Antonio, y hermana melliza de Alejandro Helios. 1 Su linaje, por tanto, poseía sangre griega y romana.
- Early Life & Ancestry
- Donations of Alexandria
- Conquest of Egypt
- Life in Rome
- Marriage to Juba II of Numidia
- Queen of Mauretania
- Ptolemaic Continuity
- Death & Legacy
Cleopatra Selene II and her twin brother Alexander Helios were born in Alexandria, Egypt in 40 BCE. They were the first of three children born to the Roman statesman Mark Antony and the Ptolemaic Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII. Through her mother, Cleopatra Selene II was of Greek heritage, descended from the Ptolemaic ynasty of Egypt. On her father’s...
Cleopatra VII travelled to Antioch in 37 BCE to meet with Antony, bringing her children in tow. This was the first time that the three-year-old Cleopatra Selene and Alexander Helios had ever met their father. Antony likely gave them their surnames of Helios and Selene at this meeting. Cleopatra Selene II’s surname was likely inspired by Cleopatra S...
After the Donations of Alexandria, the conflicts between Octavian and Antony escalated until Octavian convinced the Roman Senate to declare war with Egypt in 32 BCE. This conflict, known as the Final War of the Roman Republic, ended with the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actiumin 30 BCE. With defeat imminent, Cleopatra made overtu...
Cleopatra Selene II and her remaining brothers were taken by Octavian who brought them to Rome. Ptolemy Philadelphus likely perished before reaching Rome, as only the twins were paraded as captives in Augustus’ Roman triumph. The pair were dragged behind an effigy of their mother committing suicide by clutching an asp to her breast. Augustus relent...
While living in the house of Octavia, Cleopatra Selene II met her future husband Juba II. As an infant, Juba II had been taken hostage by Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE) and was raised by Caesar’s family. The teenage Juba II was residing in Octavia's household when Cleopatra Selene II was brought to the city. Juba II and Cleopatra Selene II grew up toge...
Upon their marriage, Augustus appointed Juba II and Cleopatra Selene as client-kings of western Numidia and Mauretania, a wealthy region in northwest Africa. Mauretania was wholly unorganized at the time; its previous two monarchs had died by 31 BCE after years of fighting bitterly over the country. Rome was too preoccupied to pay much attention to...
Cleopatra Selene II styled herself as a Ptolemaic monarch, the successor of her mother. Her decision to be styled as "Cleopatra, daughter of Cleopatra" proudly displayed her Egyptian heritage. Portraits of Ptolemaic aristocrats and rulers were added to the art collections of the Mauretanian royal court, alongside depictions of the royal family them...
The exact circumstances of Cleopatra Selene II’s death are unknown, but it is likely that she died of natural causes. After her death, she was buried in the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania in modern-day Cherchell, Algeria. The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania was constructed by Juba II and Cleopatra Selene II to house themselves and their future descend...
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Cleopatra Selene II (Greek: Κλεοπάτρα Σελήνη; summer 40 BC – c. 5 BC; the numeration is modern) was a Ptolemaic princess, Queen of Numidia (briefly in 25 BC) and Mauretania (25 BC – 5 BC) and Queen of Cyrenaica (34 BC – 30 BC). She was an important royal woman in the early Augustan age.
19 de jun. de 2023 · Born into a world of political intrigue and power struggles, Cleopatra Selene II's story is one of resilience, adaptation, and enduring influence. This article delves into the life and achievements of this enigmatic princess, shedding light on her unique position in history.
28 de ene. de 2023 · Tras la muerte de sus padres, Cleopatra Selene fue llevada a Roma, un lugar en el que odiaban a su madre... ¿cuál fue el destino de la hija de la legendaria faraona?
2 de oct. de 2023 · El exitoso reinado de Cleopatra Selene, la hija de Cleopatra y Marco Antonio. Al olvido por el éxito. La gloriosa heredera de la reina egipcia se convirtió en reina también, no sin antes...
15 de ene. de 2024 · Entre estas, Cleopatra Selene II, la primera reina de Canarias, emerge como una figura enigmática y poderosa que desafía las fronteras del tiempo.
