This Roman was part of the powerful Triumvirate, but his success in Gaul and popularity among citizens made him a target for his co-consul Pompey and the Roman Senate.
Julius Gaius Caesar
This woman gained power in Rome due to her affair with Marc Antony, but she had already gained power in Egypt after defeating her brother to become Queen there.
Cleopatra
This man was part of the second Triumvirate after Caesar's death, but when conflict broke out between him and Co-consul Marc Antony, he defeated him to become the first Roman Emperor.
Octavian (Agustus)