FAQ About Cleopatra VII Philopator

Cleopatra died by suicide on August 10 or 12, 30 BC, after the defeat of her forces by Octavian. According to popular legend, she allowed herself to be bitten by an asp, a venomous snake, though the exact method of her suicide remains uncertain. Her death led to the annexation of Egypt by Rome, ending the era of Pharaohs and beginning Roman rule.