Marc Antony

Marc Antony was a Roman politician and general who played a key role during the late Roman Republic. He was a loyal supporter of Julius Caesar, serving as his loyal ally and commanding armies. After Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE, Antony became a leading figure in Roman politics, forming a political alliance with Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen. His rivalry with Octavian, Caesar's heir, led to civil war. Antony is remembered for his powerful oratory, military skill, and his tragic end, which marked the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.