Cassius (Gaius Cassius Longinus)

Gaius Cassius Longinus was a Roman senator and general known for his opposition to Julius Caesar. He played a leading role in the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar in 44 BCE, believing Caesar threatened the Republic's traditional freedoms. Cassius was a skilled military leader and politician, committed to restoring the Senate’s authority. After Caesar’s death, he fought against Caesar’s supporters in civil wars but ultimately committed suicide following their defeat at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BCE. Cassius is remembered as a pivotal figure in the collapse of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.