What is Alexander Helios and Cleopatra known for?

Alexander Helios was born and educated in Alexandria. He was the second of Cleopatra's three sons, Caesarion being the oldest. In late 34 BC, at the Donations of Alexandria, he was given the title of "King of Kings". read more

Cleopatra has been a special source of fascination in ancient European and Near Eastern history for a couple of reasons: 1. First, she was an ancient queen who ruled Egypt in her own right, and not merely as the consort of a king. read more

Cleopatra Selene had two full brothers, her twin Alexander Helios and the younger Ptolemy Philadelphos. Her older half-brother, Caesarion, was a product of her mother's brief relationship with Julius Caesar before his assassination. Cleopatra most likely planned her only daughter to marry her eldest son Caesarion. read more