"The creative act is not performed by the artist alone; the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds its contribution to the creative act."
~Marcus Antonius
Marcus Antonius was born in Rome, Italy, in 83 BC. He was born into a family predominantly known throughout Rome. He was seen as a stupendous general and played a vital role in Caesar's road to power. After Caesar's passing he was seen as the best man to be put into power to help seize an unstable Roman empire. Despite him being the brilliant general everyone sees him to be, he lacked the political knowledge that he needed to keep such a precarious role. In his youth he did not have the best reputation. He was known for gambling and was involved in multiple affairs. Fortunately, his life took a sharp turn around when he went to study rhetoric in Greece. While he still wasn't very good in political positions, he did have good oration, and study some military skill and strategy. Which would later be his specialty. His career in the military began when he joined the cavalry under Aulus Gabinius. He campaigned throughout Syria and other eastern borders of the empire. After showing exceptional aptitude and command during his time in the cavalry, he ended the tour in Alexandria, Egypt. In 54 BC, Julius Caesar recognized this young soldier's courage and loyalty in the military. So he let him join the military staff in the Gaul. During the war the staff welcomed him more and more, and many noticed that his leadership and strength helped to lead to Julius Caesar's victory in 52 BC. His military career as a general officially started in 50 BC, when Civil War broke out across the Roman empire. Julius Caesar chose him to be the fiery tribune that would support Caesar's choices. When Caesar arrived in Rome in 49 BC Antony was by his side. When Caesar marched for Spain, Antony was left in Italy which only helped prove his ineffectiveness in the political field. At the battle of Pompey Antony commanded the left wing of Caesar's army. Which helped Caesar to victory. Antony's military skill kept him close to Caesar and was soon recognized by Caesar as well as most of the Roman empire as a stupendous general. Thanks to his leadership the Roman military was transformed and many battles were won.
Marcus Antonius died at the age of 52, on August 1, 31 BC.