Marcus Antonius
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otherwise known as Mark Antony was born in 83 B.C. He was the son of Antonius Creticus and Julia who were related to Julius Caesar. Antonius Creticus, Antony's father was a rather unsuccessful admiral who died early in Antony's life. His mother Julia, remarried to P. Cornelius Lentulus who raised ....
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.... whatever assets he had held. Mark Antony gave his famous oration at Caesar's funeral in the forum and was instrumental in turning people against the Senators led by the assassin Brutus. Many people believed Mark Antony's action were not quite as good as the actions of Caesar.
In 43 B.C. Octavian, the true heir to Caesar's throne, challenged Antony's rule. When Octavian arrived in Rome, he was left in a difficult position. Antony was unwilling to give up his throne. Later that year, Antony ag ....
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