Was Caesarion Really Caesar's Son?

Caesarion, in full Ptolemy Philopator Philometor Caesar, also called Ptolemy XV Caesar, (born June 47 bce—died 30 bce), king of Egypt (reigned 44–30 bce), son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII. ... After Cleopatra's arrival in Rome in 46, Caesar himself, however, officially recognized the child as his son.

What happened to Caesar's son Caesarion?

Rather than being welcomed into the country with open arms, Caesarion was intercepted on the road and slain by Roman soldiers. His death ensured that Octavian would have no rival, either as ruler of Egypt or the perceived heir of Julius Caesar.

Is Octavius the biological son of Caesar?

Caesar had no living legitimate children under Roman law, and so had adopted Octavius, his grand-nephew, making him his primary heir.

James H. Sterling

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