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Marcus Junius Brutus
Marcus Junius Brutus | |
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Marble bust of Brutus, National Museum of Rome. | |
| Born | June 85 BC Rome |
| Died | October 23, 42 BC (aged 43) Philippi, Roman province of Macedonia |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, jurist, military commander |
| Known for | Assassination of Julius Caesar |
| Movement | Liberatores |
Marcus Junius Brutus (early June 85 BC – late October 42 BC), usually referred to as Brutus, was a politician of the late Roman Republic.
He is best known for his leading role in the assassination of Julius Caesar.[1]
Early life
[change | change source]Brutus' father was killed by Pompey the Great after he had taken part in the rebellion of Lepidus.
His mother was the half-sister of Cato the Younger, and later became Julius Caesar's mistress.
Brutus and caesar relationshipSome sources refer to the possibility of Caesar being his real father. His uncle adopted him in about 59 BC.
Brutus held his uncle in high regard. His political career began when he bec
