Rulers & Emperors · Head-to-head
Cleopatra VII vs Augustus
Yes — based on their recorded years, Cleopatra VII (69–30 BCE) and Augustus (63 BCE–14 CE) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
Cleopatra VII
The final active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, known for navigating Rome's expanding power.
Key achievements
- Ruled Egypt as pharaoh for roughly two decades during a period of Roman expansion
- Formed political and personal alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to protect Egyptian independence
- Presided over a court known for scholarship, coinage, and administrative reform
- Was reportedly fluent in multiple languages, including Egyptian, unlike most of her dynasty
Fast fact
Cleopatra was a member of the Macedonian Greek Ptolemaic dynasty and likely spoke several languages.
Full profile of Cleopatra VII →Augustus
Born Octavian, he became the first Roman emperor after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra, ushering in two centuries of relative peace known as the Pax Romana.
Key achievements
- Defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE
- Became the first Roman emperor, ruling from 27 BCE until his death in 14 CE
- Established the Pax Romana, a long period of relative peace and stability across the empire
- Reorganized Rome's government, military, and infrastructure, reshaping the empire for centuries
Fast fact
Augustus transformed Rome's government from a republic into an empire while carefully maintaining the outward appearance of republican institutions, a system called the principate.
Full profile of Augustus →Who lived first, Cleopatra VII or Augustus?
Cleopatra VII (69–30 BCE) lived first, before Augustus (63 BCE–14 CE), based on their recorded years.
Were Cleopatra VII and Augustus contemporaries?
Yes — based on their recorded years, Cleopatra VII (69–30 BCE) and Augustus (63 BCE–14 CE) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
What do Cleopatra VII and Augustus have in common?
Both Cleopatra VII and Augustus are grouped among our Rulers & Emperors figures and lived during the Ancient World.