Octavian, Antony, and Cleopatra

When did Antony summon Cleopatra to Asia Minor?

41BC

Why did Antony summon Cleopatra to Asia Minor?

To get support for the Caesarean cause

What made Antony financially dependent of Cleopatra?

His defeat from the Parthians in 36BC

Why did Antony hold a triumph in Alexandria?

To celebrate his victory over Armenia

Was did Antony declare and claim during the triumph?

That Caesarion was the legitimate son of Caesar and that Octavian’s inheritance was illegal

What did Antony proclaim during the triumph?

That Caesarion was ‘king of king’s and Cleopatra was ‘queen of kings’

What caused public opinion to turn against Antony?

Antony divorcing Octavia and the publication of his will

What did Antony’s will state?

Antony wanted to be buried at Cleopatra’s side, reaffirmed Caesarion’s legitimacy

What did the public do in response to Antony’s will becoming public accoring to Cicero?

They stripped him of the consulship… and all of his other powers… They unofficially declared war on Cleopatra

How did Octavian use the publication of Antony’s will to his advantage?

He painted himself as defender of Rome against Antony who was obsessed by an Egyptian Queen

What did Octavian declare when he became consul in 31BC?

He obtained a formal declaration of war against Cleopatra