Marcus Aemilius Lepidus

the city. Seeing Antony and his troops as a major threat, Octavian marched against Antony and, with the support of two consuls, ultimately defeated Antony’s army at Mutina. Shortly after, Octavian learned of the alliance between Mark Antony and Lepidus, and quickly deserted the aristocrat cause and joined them. The remaining troops of Brutus and his other co-conspirators were defeated at the Battle of Philippi in 42 B.C, which Octavian commemorated in his Res Gestae, ‘deeds done’: I drove the…

In 78 BCE the facade facing the Forum was decorated with portraits and shields of Aemilius family ancestors (Walter’s Tours of Ancient Rome). The Aemilius family continued to look after and restore the basilica, especially after their family portraits were displayed. The basilica was once again updated from 55–34 BCE when moneychanger and bank shops that were along the…

A year later at the naval Battle of Actium, the final battle between the two leaders and Cleopatra was held. Octavian’s fleets were put under Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa’s command. Antony’s ships were cornered and defeated but Cleopatra’s navy was quick to respond to her lover’s aide. Mark Antony and the Egyptian Queen barely escaped the battle with their lives. They quickly returned to Egypt and…

2 Page Essay World History Mrs.Pauli Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C.E and died on August 3o, 30 B.C.E. Cleopatra VII was the last ruler of Egypt from the house of Ptolemy, a family that had ruled Egypt for generations. She earned on unfavorable reputation during her age, but as the lover of the Roman emperors Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.E) and, later, Mark Antony (c.81-30 B.C.E), Cleopatra had become a romantic legend in modern times. Cleopatra had 4 husbands: Ptolemy XIII, Ptolemy XIV, Julius…

of the practice of a new imperial cult. Though Caesar 's legacy was undeniable, his time had passed, making room for the newest generation of Roman political players, most notably Marcus Antonius and Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, who would move on to form the Second Triumitive along with Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. Marcus had previously been a great supporter of Caesar, but it’s also debated whether he possibly sought to gain more power for himself with the fall of the Roman Republic, and the…

Augustan Program to Rejuvenate the Roman State By the time Augustus took control the state of Rome was virtually his to mold, and mold he did. With years of civil war and its very identity at stake Rome needed someone who would guide them back to what it was meant to be and Augustus was the man with the plan and means to achieve just that. While many would claim Augustus created the climate to rule, his legitimacy and capabilities. When Augustus became the ruler of Rome he instituted changes…

Julius Caesar in the Spanish expedition of 46 B.C. despite his weak health. He was also to take a senior military command in Caesar’s planned Parthian expedition of 44 B>C> although he was only 18 years old Octavian was with his friends Marcus Agrippa and Marcus Salvidienus Rufus in Appollonia in Epirus completing his academic and military studies, soon news was reached to him about Caesar’s assassination. He immediately returned to Rome, later discovering Caesar had adopted him in his…

Aftermath of the Battle of Actium Known for its powerful leaders and diverse culture, the Roman Empire has carved its name into history. One of the most significant events in Roman history include the Battle of Actium; a battle that decidedly ended Roman Republic and began the foundation of the great Roman Empire. During the Roman Civil War, Julius Caesar’s death in 44 BC sparked the struggle of power between Octavian and Mark Antony. As a result of this struggle, Octavian’s navy forces battled…

Question: Why did the author choose to write about his wife on the tablet and how does the inscription defy traditional gender roles and values, especially towards women in ancient Rome? Significance The “Praise of Turia” describes and gives insight into what life was like especially for women back in ancient Rome, as well as what was expected of them and what role in society they had and how much freedom they were allowed to diverge from traditional values. Through this, the reader can better…

"Being brilliant to look upon and to listen to, with the power to subjugate everyone” Dio, Roman History (XLII.34.4-6). Cleopatra queen of Egypt knew that her beauty and charm were dangerous weapons that no man, emperor or general could resist. And due to her hunger for power, Cleopatra manipulated two of Rome's most influential leaders, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. A manipulation in which ultimately lead to their demise. Being born into a powerful family that later diminished due her…