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).
Read more about this topic: Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 32 BC)
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