# Marcus Antonius — Discourses on Livy character guide

> Marcus Antonius in Discourses on Livy by Niccolò Machiavelli.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Antonius

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

Roman general and triumvir whose civil war against Octavian is noted.

## Relationships

### [Caesar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/characters/caesar)

_friendship_

Julius Caesar and Mark Antony were political allies and military partners, with Antony serving as Caesar's trusted lieutenant during the Gallic Wars and civil war.

## In the story

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned as one of the good emperors (Antoninus Pius or Marcus Aurelius) who ruled well and were safe.

### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/lii)

Referenced in the story of Tullius (Cicero) seeking to diminish his power, which backfired when Antonius persuaded Octavianus to join him.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/xviii)

Mentioned as a Roman commander who, with infantry, successfully resisted Parthian cavalry and saved himself by his valour.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/xviii)

Referenced as Cassius's counterpart in the Battle of Philippi, though not directly named in the excerpt.

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