Cleopatra Selene

Cleopatra Selene was the daughter of Cleopatra VII, the last active pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt, and the Roman general Mark Antony. She was born around 40 BCE in Alexandria, Egypt, along with her twin brother, Alexander Helios.12

Cleopatra Selene was one of the children of Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony, who also had another son, Ptolemy Philadelphus. After the defeat and suicides of her parents in 30 BCE, Cleopatra Selene and her siblings were taken to Rome by Octavian (later Emperor Augustus). She was raised and educated by Octavian's sister, Octavia, who was Antony's former wife.12

Cleopatra Selene later married King Juba II of Mauretania, a Roman client kingdom in North Africa. Together, they ruled Mauretania, and she was known for her intelligence and political influence. She played a significant role in the cultural and political life of her kingdom.