When and where was Mark Antony born?
Marcus Antonius was born in Rome on the 14th of January 83 BC. His father Marcus Antonius Creticus held a reputation for incompetence and corruption among Roman contemporaries.
Questions about Mark Antony
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Mark Antony die according to historical records?
The provided script text does not state when or how Mark Antony died. The narrative ends with him spending winter 41 BC together in Alexandria after granting formal control over Cyprus to Cleopatra as gift for loyalty.
What role did Mark Antony play during the assassination of Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March the 15th of March 44 BC while Antony went with Caesar to the senate meeting but was waylaid by Trebonius at the door of the Theatre of Pompey. As sole consul Antony seized the state treasury and later presided over Caesar's funeral on the 20th of March.
Who were the members of the Second Triumvirate formed by Mark Antony?
In November 43 BC Octavian Lepidus and Antony met near Bononia to establish a three man dictatorship known as the Second Triumvirate. They governed the Republic for five years sharing military command among themselves with Antony receiving Gaul while Lepidus took Spain and Octavian Africa.
When did Mark Antony defeat Brutus and Cassius at Philippi?
A pitched battle occurred on the 3rd of October 42 BC when Antony tried to outflank them through marshes. Antony defeated Cassius capturing his camp while Brutus assumed sole command before Antony routed Brutus' forces leading to his suicide the next day on the 23rd of October.