87
/ 100
True
Alexandria
Cleopatra VII died in Alexandria in 30 BC, with her death traditionally dated to August 12. Historians debate the exact date and cause, with theories including snakebite or poison. Her death ended the Ptolemaic dynasty and brought Egypt under Roman rule.
Infact verdict: True (87/100).
The claims regarding Cleopatra's death are well-supported by historical evidence. Cleopatra VII's death in 30 BC is a well-documented historical fact, corroborated by multiple high-reliability sources such as Wikipedia and Britannica. The traditional date of her death is August 12, 30 BC, although some historians suggest August 10. Plutarch's account of her death by snakebite is one of several theories, with poison also being a possibility. Her death indeed marked the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the beginning of Roman rule in Egypt. Overall, the claims are factual and supported by credible historical sources.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
96
True
History
Cleopatra VII died in Alexandria in 30 BC at age 39.
Cleopatra VII's death in Alexandria in 30 BC at age 39 is a well-documented historical fact. Sources such as Wikipedia and History Collection confirm this information, making it highly reliable.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
95
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
95
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
95
Weighted Total
96
Evidence Summary
Multiple high-reliability sources confirm Cleopatra's death in 30 BC.
91
True
History
Cleopatra's death is traditionally dated to August 12, 30 BC.
The traditional date of Cleopatra's death is August 12, 30 BC, as supported by Wikipedia and History.com. Although there is some debate, this date is widely accepted.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
Traditional date of death is August 12, supported by multiple sources.
66
Mostly True
History
Some historians argue Cleopatra died on August 10, 30 BC.
There is some debate among historians about the exact date of Cleopatra's death, with some suggesting August 10. This is supported by sources like Wikipedia and History.com, indicating a plausible alternative date.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
70
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
70
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
70
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
70
Weighted Total
66
Evidence Summary
Some historians suggest August 10 as the date of death.
88
True
History
Plutarch described Cleopatra's death as possibly caused by a snakebite.
Plutarch's account of Cleopatra's death by snakebite is one of the theories discussed in historical sources. This is supported by Wikipedia and other historical analyses, making it a credible possibility.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
80
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
88
Evidence Summary
Plutarch's snakebite theory is widely discussed in historical sources.
96
True
History
Cleopatra's death ended the Ptolemaic dynasty and brought Egypt under Roman rule.
Cleopatra's death in 30 BC marked the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the beginning of Roman rule in Egypt. This is a well-established historical fact supported by sources like Wikipedia and Britannica.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
95
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
95
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
95
Weighted Total
96
Evidence Summary
Cleopatra's death ended the Ptolemaic dynasty, confirmed by multiple sources.
