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Mark Antony never became emperor, as we use the term today. The title "imperator" originally was an honor bestowed on military commanders by the legions after great victories. Many Roman generals were declared imperator by troops, including Mark Antony who ruled as a member of a triumvirate that included Octavian (Ceasar's adopted son and heir) but they had a falling out and later led opposing factions in a civil war. Antony committed suicide after his defeat by Octavian, who cooped the name imperator (from which our emperor derives) as a substitute for king which had negative connotations for the Roman people. Roman dictators served for a set period of years and the office was not hereditary; thus, that office did not suite the purposes of Octavian (later known as Augustus). He had the Roman senate declare him emperor with all the powers of a king, eventually including the hereditary right to pass on his office to his chosen heir. Antony never held sole power equivalent to a king as did Augustus.
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Who defeated mark antony to become princeps or first citizen?
Augustus
Who defeated Marc Anthony's army to become emperor of the Roman Empire?
Octavian defeated Marc Antony in the battle of Actium.
Did Antony and Cleopatra become the first emperors of rome?
No, the first emperor of Rome was Octavian, who called himself Augustus Caesar. He was the nephew of Julius Caesar, who was the first Dictator for Life.
Who killed mark Antony and conquered Egypt?
Marc Antony killed himself. He committed suicide as it was an honorable way for a Roman to die. Octavian was the one who conquered Egypt and made it part of the Roman empire.
What is Mark Antony's full name?
Mark Antony's full name was Marcus Antonius. He was born on January 14, 83 BC. He died on August 1, 30 BC.
