Mark Antony

Timeline

1. -83–-44Rome and Gaul · GaulOf distinguished but reduced family, he spent his early years in Roman politics and the army. During Caesar's civil war he served as commander of the cavalry, distinguishing himself in the Gallic and eastern campaigns, becoming one of Caesar's most trusted generals, and briefly controlling the situation in Rome after Caesar's assassination.
2. -43–-33Eastern provinces · Eastern MediterraneanFormed the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Lepidus, taking charge of eastern affairs. After defeating the republicans at Philippi, he remained in the East for many years, integrating the resources of Greece, Asia Minor, and Egypt through marriage alliances and military means, steadily expanding his sphere of influence.
3. -32–-30Alexandria · AlexandriaHe allied with the Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII and openly defied Octavian. After his crushing defeat at the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE he withdrew into Egypt; Octavian marched on Alexandria, and Antony, defeated, took his own life, his eastern dominion collapsing with him.