Who was Marcus Aemilius Lepidus?
Q: Who was Marcus Aemilius Lepidus?
A: Marcus Aemilius Lepidus was a Roman politician who was one of the closest men to Julius Caesar.
Q: What was Lepidus' role when Caesar defeated Pompey in the battle of Pharsalus in Greece?
A: Lepidus was Caesar's deputy in Rome when Caesar was away from Rome defeating Pompey in the battle of Pharsalus in Greece.
Q: What position did Lepidus hold after Caesar's death?
A: After Caesar's death, Lepidus served as Pontifex Maximus (High Priest).
Q: Who did Lepidus team up with to oppose the conspirators?
A: Lepidus teamed up with Octavian and Mark Antony to form the Second Triumvirate to oppose the conspirators.
Q: What did the Second Triumvirate aim to do?
A: The Triumvirate was set up to sideline the Consuls and Senate, which means it was the effective end of the Roman Republic.
Q: What did Lepidus do after the Battle of Philippi?
A: After the Battle of Philippi, Lepidus governed Spain and part of North Africa.
Q: Why was Lepidus stripped of his offices by Octavian?
A: Lepidus was blamed for a revolt in Sicily, which gave Octavian the excuse to strip him of his offices, except for Pontifex Maximus. He died peacefully in Circeii in Italy about end 12 to early 13 BC.
