where they were no happier. And of all the things she had promised him, Cleopatra could only give Antony half of her tomb.
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Cleopatra VII Philopator, later Thea Neoera, was an ancient Egyptian queen of the Lagid dynasty born around 69 BC and died on 12th August 30 BC.
Mark Antony was a Roman statesman and military man. After fighting alongside Julius Caesar for a long time, he was destined to take his place in power. However, he renounced and broke all ties with Rome to settle in Egypt.
The Battle of Actium was a large naval battle that took place on September 2nd of the year 31 BC, within the context of the last civil war of the Roman Republic, following the assassination of Julius Caesar. It occurred near Actium, on the western coast of Greece, in the Ambracian Gulf, north of the island of Leucas.
Octavian, also known in history as Augustus, was the first Roman emperor, from January 16th, 27 BC to August 19th, 14 AD. He seized power upon the departure of Marc Antony.
Hercules, originally called Alcides, son of Zeus, father of Greek gods, and Alcmene, a mortal woman, is one of the most revered heroes of ancient Greece. He is notably known for his strength and courage.
Venus is the goddess of love, seduction, and feminine beauty in Roman mythology. She was assimilated quite early to the Greek goddess Aphrodite. She is most often represented naked.
Alexander the Great, born July 21st, 356 BC in Pella, the capital of Macedonia, and died June 11th, 323 BC in Babylon, was a king of Macedonia, a state to the north of Greece, and one of the most famous figures of antiquity for his conquests and victories.
The Battle of Pharsalus was a confrontation taking place in Thessaly, a region to the south of Mount Olympus, in early summer 48 BC, during the Roman civil war. It opposed Caesar's troops to those of Pompey. By winning this battle with greatly outnumbered troops, Julius Caesar took a decisive advantage over the opposing camp.
Cassius was a general and statesman during the late Roman Empire era. He notably partook in the assassination of Julius Caesar and fled to Syria after facing Marc Antony.
Brutus was a Roman senator, lawyer and philosopher, son of Julius Caesar. He participated in his assassination. He was subsequently pursued by Marc Antony.
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