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Brutus, Marcus Junius
Born: 85 BC
Died: 42 BC.
Nationality: Unknown
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Died: 42 BC.
Nationality: Unknown
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Roman assassin, conspirator, and politician
fought alongside Pompey the Great and against Julius Caesar at battle of Pharsalus 048b, but defeated and pardoned by Caesar
governor of Cisalpine Gaul 046b
praetor 044b
with Decimus Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus, led successful assassination conspiracy against Julius Caesar 044b
upon popular uprising against conspirators, fled to Macedonia and raised army 044b, with support of senate
joined Cassius in opposition to Mark Antony and Octavian, but defeated at battle of Philippi 042b
suicide
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