Brutus

1. Lucius Junius . late 6th century bc, Roman statesman who ousted the tyrant Tarquin (509) and helped found the Roman republic

2. Marcus Junius ?85--42 bc, Roman statesman who, with Cassius, led the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar (44): committed suicide after being defeated by Antony and Octavian (Augustus) at Philippi (42)

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Brutus

conspirator and assassin of Julius Caesar. [Br. Lit.: Julius Caesar]

See: Assassination

Brutus

plotted against Caesar with Cassius and Casca. [Br. Lit.: Julius Caesar]

See: Conspiracy

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