Second TriumvirateSenatePrinceps senatusSenatus consultumSenatus consultum ultimumAssembliesCuriateCenturiateTribalPlebeianElectionsContionesPublic law and normsOther countriesThe Second Triumvirate was an extraordinary commission and magistracy created at the end of the Roman republic for Mark Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian to give them practically absolute power.
Mark AntonySpousesChildrenAntoniaMarcus Antonius AntyllusIullus AntoniusAntonia MajorAntonia MinorAlexander HeliosCleopatra Selene IIPtolemy PhiladelphusParentsMarcus Antonius CreticusJuliaMilitary careerAllegianceRoman RepublicYears54–30 BCConflictsGallic WarsCaesar's civil warWar of MutinaBattle of Forum GallorumBattle of MutinaLiberators' civil warParthian WarArmenian WarWar of ActiumBattle of ActiumBattle of AlexandriaMarcus Antonius (14 January 83 BC – 1 August 30 BC), commonly known in English as Mark Antony, was a Roman politician and general who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic from a constitutional republic into the autocraticRoman Empire.
AugustusRoman emperor from 27 BC to AD 14DynastyJulio-ClaudianFatherGaius OctaviusJulius Caesar (adoptive)MotherAtiaOccupationConsul (43, 33, 31–23, 5, 2 BC)Triumvir (43–27 BC)Pontifex Maximus (from 12 BC)Military serviceAllegianceRoman RepublicRoman EmpireYears of service43–25 BCBattles/warsWar of MutinaBattle of Forum GallorumBattle of MutinaLiberators' Civil WarBattle of PhilippiPerusine WarBellum SiculumBattle of TauromeniumIllyricum CampaignsWar of ActiumBattle of ActiumBattle of AlexandriaCantabrian WarsAugustus (born Gaius Octavius; 23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), also known as Octavian (Latin: Octavianus), was the founder of the Roman Empire and the first Roman emperor from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.
Julius CaesarSpouse(s)PartnerCleopatra VII (mistress)ChildrenJuliaCaesarion (unacknowledged)Augustus (adoptive)ParentsGaius Julius CaesarAureliaAwardsCivic CrownMilitary careerAllegianceRoman RepublicBranchRoman ArmyService years81–45 BCCommandsXIII LegionConflictsSiege of MytileneGallic WarsInvasions of BritainCaesar's civil warAlexandrian war ...(see Military campaigns of Julius Caesar)Gaius Julius Caesar (12 or 13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC) was a Roman general, statesman, and author who was the dictator of the Roman Republic almost continuously from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC.
Triumvirate (ancient Rome)In the Roman Republic, triumviri or tresviri were commissions of three men appointed for specific tasks. There were many tasks that commissions could be established to conduct, such as administer justice, mint coins, support religious tasks, or found colonies. Most commonly, when historians refer to Roman "triumvirs", they mean two political alliances during the crisis of the Roman Republic.
Pontifex maximusThe pontifex maximus (Latin for 'supreme pontiff') was the chief high priest of the College of Pontiffs (Collegium Pontificum) in ancient Rome. This was the most important position in the ancient Roman religion, open only to patricians until 254 BC, when a plebeian first held this position.InterrexThe interrex (plural interreges) was an extraordinary magistrate during the Roman Kingdom and Republic. Initially, the interrex was appointed after the death of the king of Rome until the election of his successor, hence its name—a ruler "between kings" (Latin: inter reges). The position was retained during the Republic when both consuls were unable to assume their duties, especially holding elections.Magister equitumSenatePrinceps senatusSenatus consultumSenatus consultum ultimumAssembliesCuriateCenturiateTribalPlebeianElectionsContionesPublic law and normsOther countriesThe magister equitum, in English master of the horse or master of the cavalry, was a Roman magistrate appointed as lieutenant to a dictator.
Roman RepublicPeriod of Roman history (c. 509 – 27 BC)
Roman Empire27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
Ancient RomeIn modern historiography, ancient Rome is the Roman civilisation from the founding of the Italian city of Rome in the 8th century BC to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD. It encompasses the Roman Kingdom (753–509 BC), the Roman Republic (509–27 BC), and the Roman Empire (27 BC – 476 AD) until the fall of the western empire.
William ShakespeareEnglish playwright and poet (1564–1616)William Shakespeare (c. 23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard".*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.