Second Triumvirate

The Second Triumvirate was an official political alliance formed in 43 BCE by three powerful Roman leaders: Octavian (later Augustus), Mark Antony, and Lepidus. They united to consolidate power and eliminate their political enemies after Julius Caesar’s assassination. Unlike earlier alliances, it was legally recognized by a law called the Lex Titia. The Triumvirate allowed them to control Rome’s government and military, but it also led to conflicts and civil wars. Ultimately, the alliance dissolved, with Octavian emerging as the sole ruler, paving the way for the Roman Empire.