Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 32 BC) - Character in Shakespeare

Character in Shakespeare

The character of Domitius Enobarbus in the play Antony and Cleopatra is loosely based on this man. He is Antony's friend who deserts Antony for Caesar (Act3 scene 13), is stricken with remorse, (Act 4 scene 6), and dies (Act 4 scene 10).

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