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Brutus

Type Figure Region Italy Time -85–-42 Also known as Republican Brutus

Late Roman Republic senatorial politician and military commander, famed for his philosophical learning and republican ideals;…

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  1. -85–-49Rome · LazioBorn to a distinguished senatorial family, influenced by Greek philosophy in youth and a student of Academy scholars. He wavered between Caesar and Pompey, later served as governor of Cyprus and other posts, and was renowned for integrity, enjoying moral prestige in the Senate.
  2. -44Rome · LazioOn 15 March 44 BCE, he and Cassius and others stabbed Caesar in the Senate chamber, seen as the key act to restore the republic. After the assassination they failed to organize an effective transfer of power and were forced to leave Rome under pressure from the populace and the army.
  3. -44–-42Philippi · MacedoniaAfter fleeing east, he and Cassius consolidated troops and funds, and fought the combined forces of the Second Triumvirate at Philippi. Cassius died in the first battle; in the second, Brutus's army was routed and he took his own life, ending the main republican military force.

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