# Ventidius — Antony and Cleopatra character guide

> Ventidius in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ventidius O Silius

**First appearance:** 0016-act-iii-scene-i

## Who they are

A Roman general under Antony who wins a victory in Parthia.

## In the story

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

Ventidius is summoned by Antony and given a commission to lead the campaign in Parthia.

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

Victorious over Parthia, he deliberately avoids excessive glory to not offend Antony.

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