Gaius Cassius Longinus

Ancient Roman politician, known for his role in the assassination of Julius Caesar

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Lived -82–-42, aged 40

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-82–-42
Aged 40

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Cassius orchestrated the Caesar assassination plot in 44 BC and dragged his brother-in-law Brutus along for the ride. He lost big at Philippi and took the suicide exit rather than face Mark Antony's victory.

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Gaius Cassius Longinus was a Roman senator and general best known as a leading instigator of the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar on 15 March 44 BC. He was the brother-in-law of Brutus, another leader of the conspiracy. He commanded troops with Brutus during the Battle of Philippi against the combined forces of Mark Antony and Octavius, Caesar's former supporters, and died by suicide after being defeated by Mark Antony.

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