How was one of the cheif figures of the Catilinarian conspiracy connected to a general who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic?
Mark Antony Marcus Antonius (Latin: ; January 14, 83 BC – August 1, 30 BC), commonly known in English as Mark or Marc Antony, was a Roman politician and general who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic from an oligarchy into the autocratic Roman Empire.
Gratian the Elder Gratian the Elder ( ; Latin: "Gratianus Funarius" ; "Gratianus Major", "Gratian the Elder") was an Illyrian soldier of the Roman Empire who flourished in the 4th century. He was the father of Roman Emperors, Valentinian I and Valens, founders of the Valentinianic Dynasty.