Cassius longinus biography

Gaius Cassius Longinus was born on October 3, 85 BCE. He was a Roman commander, one of Caesar’s assassins who later fought against the Second Triumvirate.

One of the last defenders of the republic.

Youth and private life

Little is known about the early life of Gaius Cassius. We know the story that as a young boy he argued with the son of the dictator Sulla about tyranny while in school. Thus, from a young age, he showed aversion to autocracy.

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He studied philosophy on the island of Rhodes with the philosopher Archelaos from Athens, which over time resulted in proficiency in Greek. Cassius also became a follower of epicureanism.

Gaius Cassius married Junia Tertia (Tertulla), daughter of Serwilla – mother of Brutus. They had a son who was born around 60 BCE.

Political career

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