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Marc Antony contributed to the destruction of the Republic, first, by being part of the second triumvirate and then by fighting a the civil war with Octavian.

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Was Marc Antony a plebeian or a patrician?

The Antonii were a plebeian family, so therefore Marc Antony was a plebeian. But don't be misled by the connotation. By the time of the late republic, the plebs were quite wealthy and a force in Roman politics.


Why was macro Antony important in history?

Mark Antony was a significant figure in Roman history primarily for his role in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. As a military leader and politician, he was a key ally of Julius Caesar and played a crucial role in the events following Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE. His alliance with Cleopatra VII of Egypt and subsequent conflict with Octavian (later Augustus) led to the final war of the Roman Republic, culminating in his defeat at the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE. This defeat paved the way for Octavian’s rise to power and the establishment of the Roman Empire, marking a pivotal shift in Western history.


Was Antony a ruler?

Mark Antony was not a ruler in the traditional sense, as he never held the title of king or emperor. However, he was a powerful Roman politician and general who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Alongside Octavian (later Augustus), he was part of the Second Triumvirate, which effectively governed Rome after the assassination of Julius Caesar. His influence and military command positioned him as a significant leader during this tumultuous period in Roman history.


What roman besides Antony was in love with Cleopatra?

Ceaser


What brother did Cleopatra marry?

Well she loved Marc Antony but after he took the cowards way out and killed himself she was taken prisoner by Octavian, later Cesar Augustus who turned the roman republic into the roman empire. I do not know if she was ever married, I doubt it though

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How was the Egyptian queen Cleopatra related to rome?

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What ended because of Mark Antony and Cleopatra's death?

The suicides of Marc Antony came at the end of the last civil war of the Roman Republic. This was a fight between Marc Antony and Octavian over who would be the sole ruler of Rome and her territories. Following this, Octavian established his personal absolute rule and became the first Roman Emperor. This started the 503-year of rule by emperor. When Octavian became emperor he was given the title of Augustus. Historians use the name Augustus for the period when Octavian was emperor. Therefore, the death of Marc Antony and Cleopatra were part of the process which led to the end of the Roman Republic.


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