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Ides of March |
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Ides of March Caesar killed by opposing factions (44 B.C.). [Rom. Hist.: EB, 3: 575–580] See : Assassination Ides of March 15 March; prophesied as fateful for Caesar. [Br. Lit.: Julius Caesar] See : Omen Ides of March March 15 on the ancient Roman calendar. The date is famous because Julius Caesar was assassinated on Mar. 15,44 B.C. The conspirators, led by Gaius Cassius, Marcus Brutus, and Decimus Brutus Albinus, feared Caesar’s growing monarchical aspirations and murdered him in Pompey’s theater in Rome at a meeting of the Senate. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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