Ptolemy XV Caesarion

AncientEmperorPtolemaic Kingdom-47 — -30

Son of Cleopatra and Caesar, executed by Octavian.

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Quick Facts

Born

47 BCE

Died

30 BCE

Country

Ptolemaic Kingdom

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)66

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score48.6

Ptolemy XV Caesarion — Complete Timeline

44 BC

Proclaimed co-ruler of EgyptPolitical Action◆ Major

After Julius Caesar's assassination, Cleopatra proclaimed her son Ptolemy XV Caesarion as her co-ruler and heir, presenting him as Caesar's son. This was a political move to secure the Ptolemaic dynasty's legitimacy and alliance with Rome.

Ptolemaic DynastySuccession

Impact: regional

30 BC

Executed by OctavianPolitical Action◆ Major

After Cleopatra's suicide and Octavian's capture of Alexandria, Caesarion was captured and executed on Octavian's orders. Octavian feared Caesarion as a potential rival due to his lineage as Caesar's son, ending the Ptolemaic line.

Roman ConquestPtolemaic DynastyExecution

Impact: regionaltragic