Mark Antony Research Paper

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Fabio Payano
Mr.Alston
History 10-4
11-15-15
Mark Antony Mark Antony Roman politician and general.Mark Antony was an ally of Julius Caesar and the main rival of his successor Octavian. The passing of power between the three men led to Rome's transition from a republic to an empire. Antony's romantic and political alliance with Egyptian queen Cleopatra caused his downfall. Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) is best known as the Roman general who was a lover of Cleopatra. Mark Antony's first name can also be written as Marc. Antony lived from 83 BC to 30 BC.
Mark Antony was born Marcus Antonius in Rome in 83 B.C. to a well-respected Roman family. Mark Antony's parents were Julia Antonia and Marcus Antonius Creticus. Marc Antony was born January

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