politician
Gaius Cassius Longinus.
ancient Roman politician, known for his role in the assassination of Julius Caesar
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About Gaius Cassius Longinus
Gaius Cassius Longinus was a Roman senator and general best known as a leading instigator of the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar on 15 March 44 BC. He was the brother-in-law of Brutus, another leader of the conspiracy. He commanded troops with Brutus during the Battle of Philippi against the combined forces of Mark Antony and Octavius, Caesar's former supporters, and died by suicide after being defeated by Mark Antony.
Everything about Gaius Cassius Longinus →- Occupation
- politician, military personnel
- Position held
- tribune of the plebs, quaestor, praetors, Roman governor
- Citizenship
- Ancient Rome
- Born
- 82 BC
- Died
- 42 BC