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TaigaMark Antony was the son of a cousin of Julius Caesar's. He was one of Caesar's best generals during the invasion of Gaul. He was briefly in charge of the administration of Italy when Caesar took charge of Rome after he won his civil war against the forces of the senate. Caesar had him promoted to the offices of quaestor, plebeian tribune and consuls. He was also a Lupercal priest and chief priest of the personal cult Caesar created for himself.
When Caesar was assassinated mark Antony took the lead in the Caesarians (supporters of Caesar) resistance to the assassins of Caesar. He then formed a three-man alliance between the main leaders of the Caesarian faction (Octavian and Lepidus) which historians call the Second Triumvirate. The Second Triumvirate was given a five year mandate (which was extended by another five years) to govern Rome and her territories with extraordinary powers. It fought and won a civil war against the forces of the assassins of Caesar. After that Mark Antony took charge of the Roman territories in the east.
Mark Antony is now most famous for his love affairs with Cleopatra VII of Egypt. He gave the three sons he had with her kingdoms in areas of his territories and made Cleopatra and Caesarion (the son she had from her affair with Caesar) Queen of Queens and King of Kings of Egypt.
Mark Antony and Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian in the final power struggle to have a sole ruler of Rome: the Final Civil War of the Roman Republic.
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Who defeated Marc Anthony's army to become emperor of the Roman Empire?
Octavian defeated Marc Antony in the battle of Actium.
What Egyptian pharaoh tried to help Marc Anthony defeat octavian?
It was the other way round. Octavian defeated Marc Antony and his ally, Cleopatra VII, pharaoh of Egypt.
Who was the famous Roman orator and senator?
There were many famous Roman orators and senators, but the one that comes to mind first is Cicero. Cato the Elder and Cato the Younger were both senators and orators. Julius Caesar could be included in the group and also Marc Antony.
Does Marc bolan have children?
yes, Gloria Jones gave birth to Marc's son in September 1975 they named Rolan Bolan (although his birth certificate lists him as 'Rolan Seymour Feld') who not only carries on Marc's name but his musical talent as well.
Contribution of Mark Anthony in Rome?
After Caesar's assassination, Marc Antony, as the only remaining counsul, acted to try to compromise between the assassins and the Caesarian party, for the good of the city. Afterwards, he joined with Octavian and brought Caesar's assassins to justice. He also, indirectly, contributed to the establishment of the Principate, by breaking with Octavian and losing at Actium.
