After capturing Pelusium, the key of the country, he marched upon Alexandria.

Antony, despairing of success, committed suicide, expiring in the arms of Cleopatra.

The queen, disdaining to adorn the triumph of the conqueror, followed his example, and was found dead on her couch, in royal attire, with her two faithful attendants also dead at her feet.
Octavius was now sole ruler of Rome.

Before returning to the capital to celebrate his triumphs, he organized Egypt as a province, settled disputes in Judaea, and arranged matters in Syria and Asia Minor.

He arrived at Rome (August 29), and enjoyed three magnificent triumphs.