Decimus Junius Brutus seems to fit the character of the Shakespearean Brutus more than his cousin Marcus Junius Brutus. Decimus remained loyal to Caesar during the Civil War against the Pompeians, whereas 'Brutus' sided with the Optimates.

Aug 23, 2016 · So Marcus Junius Brutus' dad was a tribune who had been put in command of a province of Rome after the death of Sulla (yes, that Sulla). Marcus Junius Brutus (The Elder) had popular support and supported a group called the populares, rebuilt and in opposition to the more traditional optimates. His son and his brother in law were both optimates.

Mar 16, 2015 · On top of that, he was the one who convinced Caesar to attend the Senate session on March 15, over his wife's objections. All of these would seem to suggest that many of the attributes we usually give to Marcus (loyal friend of Caesar, like a son to him, the most intimate betrayal among the conspirators, etc.) should actually rest with Decimus.

May 31, 2020 · While to us he is the less famous Brutus, he had a more distinguished military career than his distant relative Marcus Junius Brutus and was closer to Caesar. Decimus Brutus fought under Caesar in Gaul and during the Civil War but eventually joined the plot against him alongside the aforementioned Marcus Brutus.

Aug 20, 2016 · With Brutus' last words he seems to be employing some artistic license so take it as you will. For what it's worth, you can find Plutarch's description of Brutus' final moments here at chapter 52 and Appian's (2nd century Greek historian) here at chapter 131. I don't have much in the way of recommendations for modern texts on Brutus and his world.

Oct 17, 2021 · Myth: Brutus was a Traitor - The video is dedicated to a popular misconception about Marcus Junius Brutus and discusses his complex relationship with Julius Caesar and Cato the Younger, and briefly explains his family tree.

Sep 26, 2023 · Marcus Junius Brutus was a descendent of one of the legendary founders of Rome, Lucius Junius Brutus. According to Roman tradition, Lucius Junius Brutus led the plot to overthrow the last king of Rome, Tarquinius Superbus, and encouraged Romans to swear to never have another king.

Oct 5, 2019 · Brutus recreates the assassination of Julius Ceaser forcing the target to relive the last memories of the Julius Ceaser. The more the enemy target believes themselves to be Ceaser the more damage they take. Upon seeing Brutus they lose their will to fight which allows Brutus to stab them dealing Heavy damage.

Nov 3, 2022 · On October 23, 42 BC Marcus Junius Brutus was defeated by Marcus Antonius and Octavian at the Battle of Philippi. On the west side of the field Brutus's forces push the Triumvirs back, but on the east side Antony was able to out flank Brutus, who's weaken center soon broke. Thus the Triumvirs won.

Sep 26, 2019 · Brutus decided to be summoned as a Pseudo servant letting the man named Shinji matou use his skills. Shinji looks around 30 years old but even with his relative age most of his hair has gone white. On summoning him - "Of all the things I get summoned as a Pseudo servant for one of the more famous backstabber in the world?"