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Mark Antony
(83-30)
Who Was Mark Antony?
Mark Antony, Roman politician and general, was an ally of Julius Caesar and the main rival of his successor Octavian (later Augustus).
The passing of power between the three men led to Rome's transition from a republic to an empire.
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Antony's romantic and political alliance with Egyptian queen Cleopatra became his downfall.
Early Life
Mark Antony was born Marcus Antonius in Rome in 83 B.C. to a well-respected Roman family.
Promised an excellent education, his reckless behavior squandered much of that opportunity.
Deep in gambling debt and pursued by creditors, Antony fled to Greece in 58 B.C. and took part in military campaigns in Judea, where he performed well.
With Julius Caesar
Between 52 and 50 B.C., Mark Antony was assigned as a staff officer to Julius Caesar in Gaul and was instrumental in helping bring the province under Rome's control.
Upon returning from Gaul, Antony was appointed tribune, representing the interests of the