As sole roman ruler, caesar launched ambitious programs of reform within. The names occur either in lists of events arranged by year, from the 4th to the 1st century b. Gaius cassius longinus october 3, before 85 bc october 3, 42 bc was a roman senator, a leading. After the death of crassus, during the disastrous parthian campaign of 53 b. Gaius cassius longinus simple english wikipedia, the. Join facebook to connect with gaius cassius longinus and others you may know. He managed forces with brutus during the battle of philippi, against the army led by mark antony and octavian.
After the death of caesar he joined the party of marcus junius brutus and gaius cassius longinus the more famous cassius and prime mover of the assassination. October 3, before 85 bc october 3, 42 bc was a roman senator, a leading instigator of the plot to kill julius caesar, and the brother inlaw of marcus junius brutus. Fahrenheit 451 allusion cassius historical and literature connections gaius cassius longinus julius caesar the play where and why. View the profiles of people named gaius cassius longinus.
Marcus junius brutus the youngergaius cassius longinus. Cassius and his colleague passed the lex terentia cassia that ordered the state to buy up grain in sicily and sell it for a low price in rome. Cassius longinus synonyms, cassius longinus pronunciation, cassius longinus translation, english dictionary definition of cassius longinus. Like a window into their daytoday life, gaius cassius longinus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. A grandnephew of servius sulpicius rufus, he was also a descendant, great grandson or nephew, of gaius cassius longinus, one of caesars assassins. Gaius cassius longinus is a historical figure who features as a character in the hbobbc2 original television series rome, played by guy henry. Caesar recognizes cassius most important skill his manipulating trait. The famous and infamous rulers of rome is a new italian tribune series that will explore the most famous and infamous dictators, leaders and emperors of rome. Gaius cassius, one of the assassins of julius caesar. The historical longinus usually referred to as cassius was instrumental in the murder of julius caesar in 44 bc.
Genealogy profile for cassia longina cassia longina c. Woodcut illustration of porcia catonis counseling marcus junius brutus, julius caesars death at the hands of brutus and gaius cassius longinus, and porcias suicide penn provenance project. Gaius cassius longinus, died 42 bc, near philippi, macedonia now in greece, prime mover in the conspiracy to assassinate julius caesar in 44 bc. Gaius cassius longinus biography facts, childhood, life. He commanded troops with brutus during the battle of philippi against the combined forces of mark antony and octavian, caesars former supporters. Gaius cassius longinus definition of gaius cassius longinus. Gaius cassius longinus imperator, 44 42 bc assassin of caesar died 42 bc gaius cassius longinus was appointed quaestor in 53 bc. Longinus, centurion, march 15 1st century almighty god, our sovereign lord, who didst inspire the centurion at calvary to glorify thy son. Cassius longinus definition of cassius longinus by the. Gaius cassius longinus, better known as cassius, was a roman senator and military general who had made the plot to assassinate julius. Gaius cassius longinus before 85 bc october, 42 bc was a roman senator, a leading instigator of the plot to kill julius caesar,1 and the brother inlaw of marcus junius brutus.
Cassius passionate hostility towards caesar exposes his manipulative personality as well as becloud his poor judgment as a politician. The history of the roman empire is perhaps unprecedented in its prosperity, considered by most historians and scholars to have been the perfect empire, with a stable economy. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration. Theres a theory of how the name longinus came to be attached to the soldier with the spear who pierced jesus side. Gaius cassius longinus was appointed quaestor in 53 bc. It possesses a doublehelical shaft and a defined spearhead implanted with a green gem. Gaius cassius longinus and marcus junius brutus, former rivals of caesar whod joined the roman senate, led caesars assassination. Gaius cassius longinus threw the first punch, and other followed. Gaius cassius longinus facts for kids kiddle encyclopedia. Cassius quotes shakespeare quotes by speaker enotes. Little is known of gaius cassius early life, apart from a story that he showed his dislike of despots while. The real story behind the assassination of julius caesar.
Genealogy profile for lucius cassius longinus lucius cassius longinus c. He was brutuss brotherinlaw and was married to his halfsister, junia. Cassius is depicted as a stubborn young man who is one of the first people who wants caesar dead. He commanded troops with brutus during the battle of philippi against the combined forces of mark antony and octavian, caesars former supporters, and committed suicide after being defeated by mark antony. Gaius cassius longinus october 3, afore 85 bc october 3, 42 bc wis a roman senator, a leadin instigator o the plot tae kill julius caesar, an the brother inlaw o marcus junius brutus. Profile for gaius cassius longinus from julius caesar page 1. Gaius cassius longinus facts for kids kids encyclopedia facts denarius 42 bc issued by cassius longinus and lentulus spinther, depicting the crowned head of liberty and on the reverse a sacrificial jug and lituus, from the military mint in smyrna. At the battle of carrhae against the parthians, he stood by and watched. Cassius longinus, gaius article about cassius longinus. He captured tarichaeae and executed peitholaus who had rallied around him the antiroman partisans of aristobulus. Gaius cassius longinus rome character infogalactic. On this day in 44bc julius caesar was stabbed to death. In modern times, the term ides of march is best known as the date on which julius caesar was killed in 44 b.
Gaius cassius longinus was an ancient roman jurist and politician from the first century ad. Gaius cassius longinus, better known as cassius, was a roman senator and military general who had made the plot to assassinate julius caesar in 44 b. Longinus later converted to christianity and is known as an saint in the catholic church and several orthodox churches. Gaius cassius longinus biography facts, childhood, life history. Check out gaius cassius longinus by roman stange on amazon music. Gaius cassius longinus october 3, before 85 bc october 3, 42 bc was a roman senator, a leading instigator of the plot to kill julius caesar, and the brother inlaw of marcus junius brutus. Cassius, penname of michael foot, british politician and writer. Gaius cassius longinus prime mover in the conspiracy against julius caesar cassius, cassius longinus. Gaius cassius longinus memidex dictionarythesaurus. This person, general gaius cassius longinus would have had to be over 100 years old in the 30s ad, so he is most likely not the actual soldier who placed the spear into the side of christ. Roman general and politician who was a leading member of the conspiracy to assassinate julius caesar. So, im pretty sure a lot of us are whipped for this guy here. Gaius cassius longinus, prime mover in the conspiracy to assassinate julius caesar in 44 bc. Nov 17, 2019 mentions of marcus junius brutus the youngergaius cassius longinus summary marcus leans forward and presses his mouth to antonys, effectively shutting him up.
Gaius cassius longinus issued the denarius on the left in 42 bce. Search 1940s us census records for gaius cassius longinus. Crassus was killed, but cassius managed to escape with 500 cavalry and meet up with the surviving legionaries. Gaius cassius longinus simple english wikipedia, the free. Triumvirs mark antony and octavian fight an indecisive battle. The spear of cassius, kashiusu no yari is a spear of longinuslike weapon first appearing at the end of evangelion 2.
Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this cassius longinus study guide and get instant access to the following biography. Gaius cassius longinus varus was a roman consul in 73 bc together with marcus terentius varro lucullus. Gaius cassius longinus by kristina garlitos on prezi. Profile for gaius cassius longinus from the secret of the. The famous and infamous rulers of rome the italian tribune. Gaius cassius longinus roman soldier who supposedly pierced jesus christ with his spear when jesus was crucified. As a quaestor in 53 bc, cassius served under marcus licinius crassus and saved the remnants of the roman army defeated by the parthians at carrhae modern harran, turkey. Was longinus the name of the roman soldier who pierced. He is one of the figures who devised the plot for caesars death, and also acted as one of the assassins. Information and translations of cassius longinus in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The battle was a brutal killing match with much confusion and little generalship on either side. Gaius cassius longinus was an ally of the triumvir, marcus licinius crassus.
Alternatively, there could be another centurion by the name of gaius cassius. Gaius cassius longinus before 85 bc october 42 bc was a roman senator, a leader of the plot to kill julius caesar, and the brother inlaw of brutus. Gaius cassius longinus, often referred to as cassius, was a roman senator and general best known as a leading instigator of the plot to assassinate julius caesar. Gaius cassius longinus and marcus junius brutus, former rivals of caesar who d joined the roman senate, led caesars assassination. Cassius longinus definition of cassius longinus by the free. Little damage was done, as the men were hunched over and weak from lack of food, but heads and limbs hit the rough ceilings and walls, and cicero left them weaker than theyd been, disgusted. Gaius cassius longinus synonyms, gaius cassius longinus pronunciation, gaius cassius longinus translation, english dictionary definition of gaius cassius longinus. Mock trial packet for the judge mock trial agenda, stipulated facts, sworn. He was born about 2, and was killed in 273, at the age of sixty. Bodleian libraries, walliss new game of universal history and chronology.
Connections there is no terror, cassius, in your threats, for i am afraid so strong in honesty that they pass me as an idle wind, which i respect. Caesar was stabbed 23 times in the roman senate by a group of conspirators led by marcus junius brutus and gaius cassius longinus. Now offering a 50% discount for students and teachers during the evolving covid19 crisis. But he was a real life, historical figure, who did lots of dumb shit. Dec 28, 2015 the truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration. Denarius 42 bc issued by cassius longinus and lentulus spinther, depicting the crowned head of liberty and on the reverse a sacrificial jug and lituus, from the military mint in smyrna. He was born in cyrrhus, and was the son of gaius avidius heliodorus, who served as praefectus augustalis prefect of roman egypt, and julia cassia alexandra, who was related to a number of royal figures, including her descent from both augustus and herod the great. To navigate the timeline, click and drag it with your mouse, or click on the timeline overview on the bottom. Gaius cassius longinus before 85 bc october 42 bc was a roman senator, a leader of the plot to kill julius caesar, 1 and the brother inlaw of brutus. Gaius cassius longinus often referred to as cassius, was a roman senator and general best. Gaius marius timeline ancient history encyclopedia. Roman senator who played a key role in the events that precipitated the demise of the old republic.
Genealogy profile for gaius cassius longinus, consul suffectus of rome gaius cassius longinus c. For two years afterwards, cassius governed the province of syria as proquaestor. Much of what has come down related to the period of the civil war. Longinus was suffect consul of the second half of the year 30 as the colleague of lucius naevius surdinus. Jugurthine war between rome and jugurtha of numidia. As a quaestor in 53 bc, cassius served under marcus licinius crassus and saved the remnants of the roman army. Casca rufio longinus, in the casca novel series by barry sadler, accidentally ingests some of christs blood after lancing him.
After caesars assassination, cassius was in command of the fleet that engaged. Longinus was suffect consul of the second half of the year 30 as the colleague of lucius naevius surdinus cassius, a pupil of sabinus, was head of the. Gaius cassius longinus varus was a roman consul in 73 bc together with marcus terentius varro lucullus cassius and his colleague passed the lex terentia cassia that ordered the state to buy up grain in sicily and sell it for a low price in rome. Gaius cassius longinustitinius 7 gaius cassius longinusmain character a courtesan of rome 5 mark antonyjulius caesar 4 gaius cassius longinuspublius servilius casca longus 4 include additional tags alternate universe modern setting 15 canonical character death 9 angst 8 ghosts 6 crossover 5 blood 5 fluff 4. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name gaius cassius longinus. So, his full name is gaius cassius longinus, and hes part of the ancient roman family, gens cassia. Definition of gaius cassius longinus in the dictionary.
Cassius had served in the military under marcus crassus a member of the 1st triumvirate. He is condemned by christ to walk the earth as a soldier until they meet again at the second coming. This is part of the index of names on the attalus website. Cassius managed to save the remnants of the army with the help of crassus legate gaius octavius. Gaius cassius longinus by roman stange on amazon music. Gaius cassius longinus before 85 bc october 42 bc was a roman senator, a leader of the plot to kill julius caesar, and the brother inlaw. Shakespeare cites two men, gaius cassius longinus cassius and marcus junius brutus brutus, as having ignited the conspiracy against.
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