Marcus Antonius

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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 agreed to become a co-ruler with Octavian and Lepidus to form the First Triumvirate. Together, they later murdered many opponents in the Senate, a group of powerful government advisors.
Mark Antony had great military skills. In 42 B.C., an army led by Antony and Octavian defeated the army of Brutus and Cassius Longinus in two battles at Philipi in Macedonia. These great victories were mostly due to Antony's military skills. Antony then claimed Rome's eastern provinces from Octavian.
In 41 B.C., Antony had become involved with Cleopatra, whom he had met several years earlier in Rome. Mark Antony wanted to gain complete control of Rome and hoped Cleopatra would give him financial aid. They soon fell in love. ...

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