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MARK ANTONY
BIRTH AND DEATH
Bir th
Death
Born April 20th 83 BC
Died August 1st 30 BC
He was born in the City of Rome
Died in Alexandria, Ptolemaic
Kingdom
Was 53 years old.
FAMILY
Mother was Lucius Caesar, while his father was Marcus Antonius Creticus. He
had two brothers, those being Gaius and Lucius. His father was given power
only because he was unable to abuse or use the power properly. His father
died early on in Antony’s life.
His mother remarried, marrying Publius Cornelius Lentulus, a patrician. Due
to the extravagance of his lifestyle and gambling, left him and his new family
with huge debts. He was killed in 63 BC.
Antony became a heavy gambler in his adulthood, not become involved with
anything unless it had to do with gambling away fortunes.
FAMILY TREE
The family tree of Mark Antony and beyond
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
When Caesar died, Antony was fighting a war on two fronts. One was against
Caesar’s killer, and the other was against those who wanted to avenge Caesar.
He could have very well assured leadership had Octavian, Caesar’s nephew had
not appeared, claiming the right of heir, demanding Caesar’s political power
for his own.
In the following months, Antony gained strength with the armies on in the
Western Roman Empire. Octavian however realized the government was
using him. He formed an alliance with Antony and Lepidus, forming what is
now known as the second Triumvirate.
MAJOR EVENTS IN LIFE
Formed the Second Triumvirate.
Married Cleopatra in 41 BC.
Fought in Gaul under Caesar’s command.
Was the right hand man of Caesar.
Lost the battle in Actium, Greece, eventually committing suicide.
MAJOR EVENTS
Participated in Gaul alongside Julius Caesar for most the campaign.
Attempted to stay in Gaul for the whole campaign, but the senate, seeing he
was something of a Loyal Lapdog to Julius Caesar, denied his request, already
fearful at the power Caesar was building.
Won military victories against barbarians in Gaul and enemies in Rome itself.
Married Cleopatra and had three children.
They never actually found where Mark Antony’s body is…
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Carried Caesar’s legacy after his
death.
Paved the way for Octavian to rise to
power.
Was leader of Rome for a short
while before Octavian and after
Caesar.
Was a political figure who
campaigned the rights of lower class
Roman Citizens.
With the Triumvirate in power,
Antony managed many military
victories.
Married Cleopatra, further cementing
her as a celebrated legend in Roman
history.
Served in Gaul, conquering the
territory at Caesar’s side.
Was very popular with the vast
majority of Rome and her people.