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Their story reached a tragic end at the in 31 B.C.E., where they were defeated by Octavian (later Emperor Augustus). Rather than being paraded through Rome as a prisoner, Cleopatra chose to end her life on August 12, 30 B.C.E.—traditionally believed to be by the bite of an asp. Quick Facts about Cleopatra