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How did Mark Antony support Julius Caesar during the civil war against Pompey?
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Mark Antony
Mark Antony, detail of a marble bust; in the Vatican Museum.
During the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great, Mark Antony provided critical support in several capacities:
- Political Advocacy: In 49 BCE, while serving as a tribune of the plebs, Antony vigorously supported Caesar. He was eventually forced to flee Rome to join Caesarās headquarters after receiving threats of violence.12
- Military Command: Antony participated in the Italian campaign that compelled Pompey to evacuate the Italian peninsula. Later, he joined Caesar in Greece and commanded his left wing during the decisive Battle of Pharsalus.1
- Administrative Duties: Caesar entrusted Antony with the governance of Italy during the Spanish campaign. In 48 BCE, Caesar appointed him as master of the horseāthe dictator's second-in-commandātasking him with maintaining order in Italy.1