Marcus Aemilius Lepidus Minor


Marcus Aemilius Lepidus the Younger or Marcus Aemilius Lepidus Minor, was the only child of triumvir Marcus Aemilius Lepidus and his wife Junia Secunda, a half-sister to Brutus the Younger, one of Julius Caesar's assassins.

Biography

Career

Lepidus served as a Roman Senator. Lepidus was executed by Octavian, as a leader in a conspiracy against him. Lepidus in his younger years was betrothed in 44 BC to Antonia, the eldest daughter of triumvir Mark Antony. Antony and Lepidus’ father had arranged this. However, the betrothal was later broken off.

Family

Lepidus was married to Servilia, who may have been the daughter of the Caesarian P. Servilius Isauricus and Junia Prima, his aunt. Velleius says that Servilia committed suicide after her husband's death by swallowing burning hot coals.