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Shakespeare would either be proud or he’s rolling in his grave. This is a continuation of history and lyrical poetry.
Julius Caesar on meeting Cleopatra for the first time:
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Caesar restores Cleopatra to the throne:
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Cleopatra gives birth to Ptolemy Caesar:
Close enough. Ptolemy was around 17 when he died.
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Caesar refuses to name Ptolemy as his heir:
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