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A member of the plebeian gens Antonia, Antony was born in Rome [2] on 14 January 83 BC. [3] [4] His father and namesake was Marcus Antonius Creticus, son of the noted orator Marcus Antonius who had been murdered during the purges of Gaius Marius in the winter of 87–86 BC. [5]His mother was Julia, a third cousin of Julius Caesar.Antony was an infant at the time of Lucius Cornelius Sulla's ...
Sep 10, 2024 · Mark Antony (born 83—died August, 30 bce, Alexandria, Egypt) was a Roman general under Julius Caesar and later triumvir (43–30 bce), who, with Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, was defeated by Octavian (the future emperor Augustus) in the last of the civil wars that destroyed the Roman Republic.He is one of the major figures of Classical antiquity.. Early life and career
Sep 24, 2023 · Mark Antony, also known as Marcus Antonius, is a prominent figure in Roman history. Born in 83 BC, Antony's life was marked by both remarkable achievements and personal shortcomings. This article delves into the life, career, and legacy of this Roman statesman. Early Life and Ascent Born into the Antonii family in Rome, Antony was
Dec 16, 2009 · Mark Antony: Early Life and Alliance with Julius Caesar . Marcus Antonius was born in Rome in 83 B.C., the son of an ineffective praetor (military commander) and grandson of a noted consul and ...
Dec 20, 2011 · Marcus Antonius (l. 83-30 BCE, known popularly as Mark Antony) was a Roman general and statesman best known for his love affair with Cleopatra VII (l. c.69-30 BCE) of Egypt.As Julius Caesar's friend and right-hand man, he gave the funeral oration after Caesar's assassination which turned the tide of popular opinion against the assassins.. As part of the Second Triumvirate of Rome (43-33 BCE ...
Nov 3, 2020 · Full Name: Marcus Antonius, or Mark Antony Known For: Roman general who became a politician and leader of ancient Rome, eventual lover of Cleopatra and father of her three children.He and Cleopatra died together in a suicide pact after the Battle of Actium. Born: January 14, 83 B.C., in Rome Died: August 1, 30 B.C., in Alexandria, Egypt
Mark Antony, Latin Marcus Antonius, (born c. 83—died August, 30 bc), Roman general.After military service (57–54), he joined the staff of his relative Julius Caesar.He helped Caesar drive Pompey from Italy in 49 and in 44 was made co-consul. After Caesar’s assassination, Octavian (later Caesar Augustus) initially opposed Antony but later formed the Second Triumvirate with Antony and Lepidus.
In 42 B.C. Rome’s three most powerful men carved up the republic among them. The triumvirate of Lepidus, Octavian, and Mark Antony was an uneasy alliance after turbulent times.
Feb 12, 2020 · Mark Antony was born in 83 B.C. and died on August 1, 30 B.C. His parents were Marcus Antonius Creticus and Julia Antonia (a distant cousin of Julius Caesar). Antony's father died when he was young, so his mother married Publius Cornelius Lentulus Sura, who was executed (under the administration of Cicero) for having a role in the Conspiracy of Catiline in 63 B.C.
May 18, 2018 · Mark Antony. Born: c. 83 b.c.e. Rome (now in Italy) Died: 30 b.c.e. Alexandria, Egypt Roman politician and general The Roman politician and general Mark Antony was the chief rival of another prominent Roman politician, Octavian (63 b.c.e. – 14 C. E.), seeking leadership of the Roman Empire.Both men desired to assume power after the assassination (political murder) of Julius Caesar in 44 b.c.e.
