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(Created page with "== Early Life and Background == Marcus Antonius, commonly known as Mark Antony, was born on January 14, 83 BCE, in Rome. He was a member of the Antonia gens, a prominent Roman family with a history of military and political service. His father, Marcus Antonius Creticus, was a praetor and a commander, and his mother, Julia Antonia, was related to Julius Caesar. Antony's early life was marked by the political turmoil of the late Roman Republic, and he received a tradi...") |
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Antony's fortunes significantly improved when he aligned himself with Julius Caesar. He served as a cavalry commander in Caesar's campaigns in Gaul and played a crucial role in the [[Gallic Wars]]. His loyalty and military prowess were rewarded with a position as a legate and later as a tribune of the plebs in 49 BCE. Antony's support was instrumental during Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon, which marked the beginning of the [[Roman Civil War]]. | Antony's fortunes significantly improved when he aligned himself with Julius Caesar. He served as a cavalry commander in Caesar's campaigns in Gaul and played a crucial role in the [[Gallic Wars]]. His loyalty and military prowess were rewarded with a position as a legate and later as a tribune of the plebs in 49 BCE. Antony's support was instrumental during Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon, which marked the beginning of the [[Roman Civil War]]. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79701.jpg|thumb|center|Depiction of Mark Antony in Roman military attire, standing with a commanding presence.]] | |||
== Political Career == | == Political Career == | ||