Mark Antony was the chief rival of Octavian for the succession to Caesar. Defeated by Octavian, he committed suicide in Egypt.

Antony was born in Egypt, served in the Roman army in Gaul under Caesar, and was elected tribune in Rome as Caesar's representative. He supported Caesar in the civil war with Pompey.

Antony was consul when Caesar was murdered. He made a powerful speech at Caesar's funeral and led an army to fight Brutus.

In 43 he became one of three triumvirs ruling the Roman Empire. After assuming control of the eastern part of the empire he went to Egypt and became Cleopatra's lover. The alliance with Cleopatra angered his supporters in Rome and Ocatavian declared war on Cleopatra.

The fleet and army of Antony and Cleopatra were defeated and they committed suicide. Ocatvian later became Emperor of Rome, as Augustus.