There was not one thing that convinced Octavian to make war on Antony, but a culmination of many things. Some of them were personal dislike, Antony's callous treatment of Octavian's sister, the contest for both political and military power and most of all, Antony's giving Roman territory to Cleopatra.
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The second triumvirate was made up of Lepidus, Antony and Octavian. Lepidus tried to overreach himself and was defeated by Octavian and made a high priest, which was a political exile, but not a social one. Octavian and Antony, who never got along, fought a civil war for dominance. Antony committed suicide and Octavian became the first Roman emperor.
Cleopatra had no role in the first triumvirate. During the second triumvirate she had a relationship with Marc Antony and because of this was used as a tool by Octavian to discredit Antony and to get the senate to declare the war against her.
Octavian (Octavius' name changed to Octavian when he was adopted by Julius Caesar) and Mark Antony did not like each other. Mark Antony did not like Octavian 's personality and the fact that he was Caesar's heir. Octavian thought that Mark Antony was egotistic and a bad statesman. The two men were also rivals for power. Cicero flattered Octavian to enlist his support and set him against Mark Antony. However, the two men became allies. In the end they clashed over power. The both started a vicious propaganda campaign against each other. Octavian found an excuse to declare war on Cleopatra VII of Egypt, Mark Antony's ally, in order to fight Mark Antony, whom he knew would help her. Octavian won the ultimate power struggle in the Final Civil War of the Roman Republic. against his rival and his ally.
The war between Antony and Augustus/Octavian ended with the forces of Antony defecting to Octavian. Contrary to popular opinion, the war did not end at Actium, as Antony tried to regroup and raise another army back in Egypt. However his troops, after his conduct at Actium, opted for terms with Octavian. With no troops, Antony had no army; with no army, he could not continue the war.
There was no formal name for the war between Antony and Octavian. It is just known as a civil war to historians. To the Romans at the time, though, it was a war against Cleopatra for corrupting Antony and taking Roman territory. Octavian, making the most of Antony's misconduct in the east, was able to convince the senate to declare war on Cleopatra as the cause of the trouble.There was no formal name for the war between Antony and Octavian. It is just known as a civil war to historians. To the Romans at the time, though, it was a war against Cleopatra for corrupting Antony and taking Roman territory. Octavian, making the most of Antony's misconduct in the east, was able to convince the senate to declare war on Cleopatra as the cause of the trouble.There was no formal name for the war between Antony and Octavian. It is just known as a civil war to historians. To the Romans at the time, though, it was a war against Cleopatra for corrupting Antony and taking Roman territory. Octavian, making the most of Antony's misconduct in the east, was able to convince the senate to declare war on Cleopatra as the cause of the trouble.There was no formal name for the war between Antony and Octavian. It is just known as a civil war to historians. To the Romans at the time, though, it was a war against Cleopatra for corrupting Antony and taking Roman territory. Octavian, making the most of Antony's misconduct in the east, was able to convince the senate to declare war on Cleopatra as the cause of the trouble.There was no formal name for the war between Antony and Octavian. It is just known as a civil war to historians. To the Romans at the time, though, it was a war against Cleopatra for corrupting Antony and taking Roman territory. Octavian, making the most of Antony's misconduct in the east, was able to convince the senate to declare war on Cleopatra as the cause of the trouble.There was no formal name for the war between Antony and Octavian. It is just known as a civil war to historians. To the Romans at the time, though, it was a war against Cleopatra for corrupting Antony and taking Roman territory. Octavian, making the most of Antony's misconduct in the east, was able to convince the senate to declare war on Cleopatra as the cause of the trouble.There was no formal name for the war between Antony and Octavian. It is just known as a civil war to historians. To the Romans at the time, though, it was a war against Cleopatra for corrupting Antony and taking Roman territory. Octavian, making the most of Antony's misconduct in the east, was able to convince the senate to declare war on Cleopatra as the cause of the trouble.There was no formal name for the war between Antony and Octavian. It is just known as a civil war to historians. To the Romans at the time, though, it was a war against Cleopatra for corrupting Antony and taking Roman territory. Octavian, making the most of Antony's misconduct in the east, was able to convince the senate to declare war on Cleopatra as the cause of the trouble.There was no formal name for the war between Antony and Octavian. It is just known as a civil war to historians. To the Romans at the time, though, it was a war against Cleopatra for corrupting Antony and taking Roman territory. Octavian, making the most of Antony's misconduct in the east, was able to convince the senate to declare war on Cleopatra as the cause of the trouble.
Cleopatra was not so much important to Rome as she was to Octavian. She was the tool that Octavian was able to use against Antony and to wage the war against him. By accusing Cleopatra of corrupting Antony, Octavian was able to get the senate to declare war against her. In reality this war was against Antony for sole rule, but Octavian had to avoid all semblance of a civil war and Cleopatra and her conduct with Antony was the perfect opportunity for him.
Augustus, or Octavian, as he was known at the time, had the senate declare war against Cleopatra, but in reality he was going to war against Antony. To understand this, you have to know a little of the background. Octavian and Antony never really got along from day one. They formed a political alliance, but it was a rocky one, with each man jostling for power until it came to the point of war. However, Octavian had to be careful that when he asked the senate to declare war, it was not a civil war, which it would be if he declared war on Antony. So he had them to declare war on Cleopatra, a foreigner.
Augustus or Octavian as he was known at the time, had the senate declare war on Cleopatra because, as they all believed, she had a degrading influence on Marc Antony and was, through him, trying to undermine Rome. However the reality of the situation was that Antony and Octavian were in a struggle for supreme power. Octavian could not declare war on Antony as he would be starting another civil war and the people were sick of Roman fighting Roman. His troops might not be loyal if this happened. So, by declaring war on Cleopatra, a foreigner, he could justify his reasons for war, even though he and most of Rome knew he would be fighting Antony.
Several reasons led up to the war between Octavian and Antony and Cleopatra, but the main reason was power. Both men were in a power struggle for supremacy in Rome. Antony, by openly entering into a political alliance with Cleopatra played right into Octavian's hands. Cleopatra herself, by seducing Antony, set herself up as a tool for Octavian to use in discrediting Antony. The power struggle continued and culminated in Octavian's victory at Actium.
Octavian defeated both Antony and Cleopatra in the Actium War
In 31 B Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian went to war. Octavian won and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire. Antony and Cleopatra both committed suicide.In 31 B Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian went to war. Octavian won and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire. Antony and Cleopatra both committed suicide.In 31 B Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian went to war. Octavian won and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire. Antony and Cleopatra both committed suicide.In 31 B Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian went to war. Octavian won and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire. Antony and Cleopatra both committed suicide.In 31 B Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian went to war. Octavian won and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire. Antony and Cleopatra both committed suicide.In 31 B Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian went to war. Octavian won and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire. Antony and Cleopatra both committed suicide.In 31 B Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian went to war. Octavian won and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire. Antony and Cleopatra both committed suicide.In 31 B Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian went to war. Octavian won and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire. Antony and Cleopatra both committed suicide.In 31 B Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian went to war. Octavian won and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire. Antony and Cleopatra both committed suicide.
Cassius and Brutus were defeated in a civil war against Octavian and Marc Antony. This was at the battle of Philippi.Cassius and Brutus were defeated in a civil war against Octavian and Marc Antony. This was at the battle of Philippi.Cassius and Brutus were defeated in a civil war against Octavian and Marc Antony. This was at the battle of Philippi.Cassius and Brutus were defeated in a civil war against Octavian and Marc Antony. This was at the battle of Philippi.Cassius and Brutus were defeated in a civil war against Octavian and Marc Antony. This was at the battle of Philippi.Cassius and Brutus were defeated in a civil war against Octavian and Marc Antony. This was at the battle of Philippi.Cassius and Brutus were defeated in a civil war against Octavian and Marc Antony. This was at the battle of Philippi.Cassius and Brutus were defeated in a civil war against Octavian and Marc Antony. This was at the battle of Philippi.Cassius and Brutus were defeated in a civil war against Octavian and Marc Antony. This was at the battle of Philippi.
Cleopatra gained prominence and importance at the time of the split between Antony and Octavian. Octavian used her as an excuse to wage the final civil war of the republic.Cleopatra gained prominence and importance at the time of the split between Antony and Octavian. Octavian used her as an excuse to wage the final civil war of the republic.Cleopatra gained prominence and importance at the time of the split between Antony and Octavian. Octavian used her as an excuse to wage the final civil war of the republic.Cleopatra gained prominence and importance at the time of the split between Antony and Octavian. Octavian used her as an excuse to wage the final civil war of the republic.Cleopatra gained prominence and importance at the time of the split between Antony and Octavian. Octavian used her as an excuse to wage the final civil war of the republic.Cleopatra gained prominence and importance at the time of the split between Antony and Octavian. Octavian used her as an excuse to wage the final civil war of the republic.Cleopatra gained prominence and importance at the time of the split between Antony and Octavian. Octavian used her as an excuse to wage the final civil war of the republic.Cleopatra gained prominence and importance at the time of the split between Antony and Octavian. Octavian used her as an excuse to wage the final civil war of the republic.Cleopatra gained prominence and importance at the time of the split between Antony and Octavian. Octavian used her as an excuse to wage the final civil war of the republic.
In way you could say that they were natural enemies. Antony was an older man, emotional and impulsive, while Octavian was eighteen years old, but cool, calculating and a natural politician with the patience to bide his time. They clashed from day one, when Octavian called on Antony to claim his inheritance. Their relationship became one of compromise, with each man trying to out maneuver the other even when they were supposed to be allies. Antony's actions in the east were the excuse for Octavian to declare war technically on Cleopatra, but everyone knew that in reality the war was on Antony.In way you could say that they were natural enemies. Antony was an older man, emotional and impulsive, while Octavian was eighteen years old, but cool, calculating and a natural politician with the patience to bide his time. They clashed from day one, when Octavian called on Antony to claim his inheritance. Their relationship became one of compromise, with each man trying to out maneuver the other even when they were supposed to be allies. Antony's actions in the east were the excuse for Octavian to declare war technically on Cleopatra, but everyone knew that in reality the war was on Antony.In way you could say that they were natural enemies. Antony was an older man, emotional and impulsive, while Octavian was eighteen years old, but cool, calculating and a natural politician with the patience to bide his time. They clashed from day one, when Octavian called on Antony to claim his inheritance. Their relationship became one of compromise, with each man trying to out maneuver the other even when they were supposed to be allies. Antony's actions in the east were the excuse for Octavian to declare war technically on Cleopatra, but everyone knew that in reality the war was on Antony.In way you could say that they were natural enemies. Antony was an older man, emotional and impulsive, while Octavian was eighteen years old, but cool, calculating and a natural politician with the patience to bide his time. They clashed from day one, when Octavian called on Antony to claim his inheritance. Their relationship became one of compromise, with each man trying to out maneuver the other even when they were supposed to be allies. Antony's actions in the east were the excuse for Octavian to declare war technically on Cleopatra, but everyone knew that in reality the war was on Antony.In way you could say that they were natural enemies. Antony was an older man, emotional and impulsive, while Octavian was eighteen years old, but cool, calculating and a natural politician with the patience to bide his time. They clashed from day one, when Octavian called on Antony to claim his inheritance. Their relationship became one of compromise, with each man trying to out maneuver the other even when they were supposed to be allies. Antony's actions in the east were the excuse for Octavian to declare war technically on Cleopatra, but everyone knew that in reality the war was on Antony.In way you could say that they were natural enemies. Antony was an older man, emotional and impulsive, while Octavian was eighteen years old, but cool, calculating and a natural politician with the patience to bide his time. They clashed from day one, when Octavian called on Antony to claim his inheritance. Their relationship became one of compromise, with each man trying to out maneuver the other even when they were supposed to be allies. Antony's actions in the east were the excuse for Octavian to declare war technically on Cleopatra, but everyone knew that in reality the war was on Antony.In way you could say that they were natural enemies. Antony was an older man, emotional and impulsive, while Octavian was eighteen years old, but cool, calculating and a natural politician with the patience to bide his time. They clashed from day one, when Octavian called on Antony to claim his inheritance. Their relationship became one of compromise, with each man trying to out maneuver the other even when they were supposed to be allies. Antony's actions in the east were the excuse for Octavian to declare war technically on Cleopatra, but everyone knew that in reality the war was on Antony.In way you could say that they were natural enemies. Antony was an older man, emotional and impulsive, while Octavian was eighteen years old, but cool, calculating and a natural politician with the patience to bide his time. They clashed from day one, when Octavian called on Antony to claim his inheritance. Their relationship became one of compromise, with each man trying to out maneuver the other even when they were supposed to be allies. Antony's actions in the east were the excuse for Octavian to declare war technically on Cleopatra, but everyone knew that in reality the war was on Antony.In way you could say that they were natural enemies. Antony was an older man, emotional and impulsive, while Octavian was eighteen years old, but cool, calculating and a natural politician with the patience to bide his time. They clashed from day one, when Octavian called on Antony to claim his inheritance. Their relationship became one of compromise, with each man trying to out maneuver the other even when they were supposed to be allies. Antony's actions in the east were the excuse for Octavian to declare war technically on Cleopatra, but everyone knew that in reality the war was on Antony.
Octavian was not really fighting against Cleopatra, he was fighting against Marc Antony in a power struggle. Cleopatra was the tool that Octavian used to get the senate to declare war. Even though the war was declared against Cleo, in order to avert the connotation "civil war", everyone knew it was actually against Antony.Octavian was not really fighting against Cleopatra, he was fighting against Marc Antony in a power struggle. Cleopatra was the tool that Octavian used to get the senate to declare war. Even though the war was declared against Cleo, in order to avert the connotation "civil war", everyone knew it was actually against Antony.Octavian was not really fighting against Cleopatra, he was fighting against Marc Antony in a power struggle. Cleopatra was the tool that Octavian used to get the senate to declare war. Even though the war was declared against Cleo, in order to avert the connotation "civil war", everyone knew it was actually against Antony.Octavian was not really fighting against Cleopatra, he was fighting against Marc Antony in a power struggle. Cleopatra was the tool that Octavian used to get the senate to declare war. Even though the war was declared against Cleo, in order to avert the connotation "civil war", everyone knew it was actually against Antony.Octavian was not really fighting against Cleopatra, he was fighting against Marc Antony in a power struggle. Cleopatra was the tool that Octavian used to get the senate to declare war. Even though the war was declared against Cleo, in order to avert the connotation "civil war", everyone knew it was actually against Antony.Octavian was not really fighting against Cleopatra, he was fighting against Marc Antony in a power struggle. Cleopatra was the tool that Octavian used to get the senate to declare war. Even though the war was declared against Cleo, in order to avert the connotation "civil war", everyone knew it was actually against Antony.Octavian was not really fighting against Cleopatra, he was fighting against Marc Antony in a power struggle. Cleopatra was the tool that Octavian used to get the senate to declare war. Even though the war was declared against Cleo, in order to avert the connotation "civil war", everyone knew it was actually against Antony.Octavian was not really fighting against Cleopatra, he was fighting against Marc Antony in a power struggle. Cleopatra was the tool that Octavian used to get the senate to declare war. Even though the war was declared against Cleo, in order to avert the connotation "civil war", everyone knew it was actually against Antony.Octavian was not really fighting against Cleopatra, he was fighting against Marc Antony in a power struggle. Cleopatra was the tool that Octavian used to get the senate to declare war. Even though the war was declared against Cleo, in order to avert the connotation "civil war", everyone knew it was actually against Antony.
Octavius' name changed to Octavian after he was adopted by Julius Caesar. Octavian and Mark Antony did not like each other. Octavian thought that Mark Antony was arrogant and an inept administrator. Mark Antony did not like the fact that Caesar had made Octavian his heir. Their conflict went way beyond a heated argument. It escalated into a civil war over who would become the sole ruler of the Roman territories. Octavian was in charge of the western part and Mark Antony was in charge of the eastern part. A propaganda war started between the two men. Eventually Octavian found an excuse to declare war on Mark Antony's ally, Cleopatra VII of Egypt, knowing that Antony would come to her help. This has been called the Final Civil War of the Roman Republic. Octavian won and Cleopatra and Mark Antony committed suicide. Octavian became the sole ruler of Rome, established rule by emperors and was the first Roman emperor with the tile of Augustus.