# Canidius — Antony and Cleopatra character guide

> Canidius in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Canidius Marcus Octavius, Canidius To Caesar, Canidius Soldier

**First appearance:** 0022-act-iii-scene-vii

## Who they are

A lieutenant general serving under Antony.

## In the story

### [Scene VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-vii)

Questions Antony's decision to fight by sea and reports on the disposition of land forces.

### [Scene X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-x)

Reports the naval defeat and decides to yield his forces to Caesar, noting that six kings have already surrendered.

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