What was Caesarion's relationship to Julius Caesar?
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Son. Caesarion was the illegitimate son of Julius Caesar, born to Cleopatra VII of Egypt. Despite Caesar's initial reluctance to acknowledge his paternity, he eventually recognized Caesarion as his heir. However, after Caesar's assassination, Caesarion's claim to the throne was challenged by Octavian, who ultimately defeated him and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium.
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