The political ramifications of such an alliance was huge for both Cleopatra and Antony. Antony wanted to ensure the loyalty of Rome client kingdom, Egypt and Cleopatra wanted to ensure Egypt's independence and power maintained, already gained through her relationship with Caesar. ... It was obvious that Cleopatra wanted to make a lasting impression, one that would seduce, as Egypt's fate was in Antony's hand. Cassius Dio and Apian all agree that Antony was "instantly smitten"" by Cleopatra. ... Cleopatra mothered a number of children by Antony including the twins Cleopatra Selen...

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Born in 59 BCE, he would have been a child during the Gallic Wars of Caesar, a teenager by the time Cato the Younger had committed suicide, refusing to accept Caesar's clementia, and an adult approaching middle age by the time of Octavian's victory over Antony and Cleopatra. ...

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