This Week in 30 BC: Augustus in Egypt
Friday, 30 August 2019
by David

During this week in 30 BC, Roman strongman Octavian completed his invasion of Egypt. He ordered the execution of Marcus Antyllus, eldest son of his defeated rival, Marc Anthony, who’d committed suicide. He also executed Caesarion, teenage son of his great uncle and adoptive father, Julius Caesar. Caesarion’s mother was Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt and lover
- Published in Ancient Egypt, Roman Empire, Western Civilization
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ancient Egypt, Caesar, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Octavian, Ptolemaic dynasty, Roman Empire
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