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Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) was born in Rome in 83 B.C. He was related on his mother's side to Julius Caesar. He was from a prominent noble family and served under Caesar in Gaul ( B.C.).

Mark Antony went to Rome to become tribune of the plebs in 49 B.C.

He was expelled from the senate and fled back to the Roman Army. The following year he led the left-wing of Caesar's army at Pharsalia.

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After defeating Pompey, he was left to govern Italy during Caesar's absence in Africa.

When Julius Caesar returned to Rome he appointed of his supporters as members of the Senate. Although the Senate and Public Assembly still met, it was Caesar who now made all the important decisions.

By 44 BC Caesar was powerful enough to declare himself dictator for life. Although in the past Roman leaders had become dictators in times of crisis, no one had taken this much power.

Caesar began wearing long red boots.

As the ancient kings used to wear similar boots, rumours