FAQ About Cleopatra VII Philopator

Cleopatra had a profound impact on Roman politics due to her alliances with Julius Caesar and later with Mark Antony. Her relationship with Caesar helped her regain control of Egypt during a turbulent time, while her alliance with Antony became a pivotal factor in the Final War of the Roman Republic. Her involvement with these key political figures significantly influenced power dynamics in Rome, eventually leading to the rise of Octavian (Augustus) and the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.