CLA231H1 Lecture Notes - Pontifex Maximus, Octavians, Imperium
Document Summary
Caesar"s will and the rise of octavian (later augustus) Mark antony (co-consul with caesar in 44 bce: had been caesar"s right-hand man, served as magister equitum prior to lepidus, and was co-consul with caesar, before caesar died, he created a will. This was deposited with the vestal virgins: after caesar"s death, his will was read out loud in public. Stated detailed information about his heir and what would happen to his property: key points of will: Private land and money left for the people of rome. Gave gifts to many of the leading men in society, including his assassins. Adopted his grand nephew octavian as his male heir. Conflict between mark antony and octavian (44-43 bce) Antony"s annoyance and his seige of mutina (modena: antony refused to release caesar"s property to octavian initially, octavian sold his own property, and gave his earnings to the public. Made him more popular, and made antony looked bad: octavian was popular with the soldiers.
