Did Mark Antony really marry Cleopatra?

He was married to her, and was the royal consort, according to Egyptian law. The fact that Roman tradition made him a descendant of the goddess Julia (as was Julius Caesar) made him suitable as a royal consort. read more

They were lovers, IIRC. Antony was already married to Octavia, Augustus’ sister when he carried on with Cleopatra. But, Antony recognised his and Cleopatra’s children and hoped that the Roman Senate would legitimise them. read more

After Caesar's assassination, Cleopatra set her sights on the dashing Roman general Mark Antony. The two began an affair, resulting in twins in 40 B.C. Antony wed Cleopatra in 36 B.C., and appointed his new wife ruler of Egypt, Cyprus, Crete, and Cyria. read more

4. Mark Antony He was one of the triumvirs who ruled Rome following Caesar's death. In 41, Mark Antony met Cleopatra to make her promise to support his intended war against the Parthians; she so charmed Antony that he chose to spend the winter of 41 BC–40 BC with her in Alexandria. read more