Gaius Cassius Longinus (Classical Latin: [ˈɡaːi.ʊs ˈkassi.ʊs ˈlɔŋɡɪnʊs]; c. 86 BC – 3 October 42 BC) was a Roman senator and general best known as a leading instigator of the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar on 15 March 44 BC.

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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 in-law of Brutus. Biography [ change | change source ]

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Cassius is the most shrewd and active member of the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar. He functions in some respects as the conspirators’ leader, although Brutus later takes this role. Both Cassius and Brutus are concerned by Caesar’s rise to power, but Cassius’s motivations are not nearly as honorable as Brutus’s.

Jul 29, 2024 · 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.C. He was Brutus’s brother-in-law and was married to his half-sister, Junia.

Gaius Cassius (born, Parma [Italy]—died after 31, bc) was one of the assassins of Julius Caesar. 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).

The most significant characteristic of Cassius is his ability to perceive the true motives of men. Caesar says of him, "He reads much; / He is a great observer and he looks / Quite through the deeds of men."

Cassius is the catalyst in persuading Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar, demonstrating his willingness to use deceit by forging letters from the public to...

Feb 26, 2025 · Cassius’ plan to kill Caesar stems from his own ambitions for Rome, and himself. Fate vs. Free Will : Cassius truly believes that people can shape their own destinies. He rejects the idea that fate controls everything. Betrayal : Cassius not only betrays Caesar, but he also feels betrayed when things don’t go as planned after Caesar’s death.