What was the name of Cleopatra's son that was claimed to be fathered by Julius Caesar?
Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar (June 23, 47 BC – August 23, 30 BC), better known by the nicknames Caesarion and Ptolemy Caesar was the last Pharaoh of Egypt. He was the final member of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt, who reigned jointly with his mother Cleopatra VII of Egypt, from September 2, 44 BC. He held the position of sole ruler between the death of Cleopatra, on August 12, 30 BC, up to August 23, 30 BC, the time his death was ordered by Octavian, who would become the Roman emperor Augustus. It is unknown whether Octavian's order was carried out successfully.
Caesarion was born in Egypt on June 23, 47 BC. His mother Cleopatra insisted that he was the son of Julius Caesar.
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Gary Chadwick
Supposedly the caesarean section was named after him and the manner of his birth.
tyafter
As "busy" as Cleopatra was in her sex life, I doubt she had a clue who that boy's Father was.
Maia
Good ancient trivia.
On another note, it's strange that almost every time I hit "view replies", nothing happens...why ?
konrad
He was taken from Cleopatra's womb by surgery, giving name to the operation.
earlepg
Nicholas Miernicki, I imagine that he must have it pretty good during the 16 years that he shared with his mother.
earlepg
John W Shreve, Just what I was thinking.
deborahpmercer
Good question, thanks!
John W Shreve
George Oliver Prince, When you're dictator, you become a ladies man.
Helga U. Williams
Good question and commentary by author! 👍
Nicholas Miernicki
How fondly they remembered his glorious 11 day reign.
Egyptian 1: "They have deposed Caesarion!"
Egyptian 2: "Who?"
Mark Yakabuski
Alrhough not really verified by history, rumour has it that Cleo had to deliver him by caesarean section (no pun intended) and eventhough he was named Ptolemy, he was known as Caesaria.
Kelvin Croker
Not the same guy Joaquin Phoenix played in Gladiator??? Probably not, but definitely at least a half brother.
George Oliver Prince
Knew the answer Julius Caesar was supposedly a real ladies man.
Jt Thornton
The son of Alexander the Great was also "supposed" to have been executed after the death of Alexander, but not confirmed either! The possibilities are interesting!