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Historical: Gaius Cassius Longinus will always be remembered for his important role in the assassination of Julius Caesar. However, he is known for much more than that. In 44 BC, Cassius, friend and relative of Marcus Brutus, and 60 others gathered at the Senate to assassinate Julius Caesar. Despite being promised governor of Syria, Cassius had been fed up with Caesar and worked with the main conspirator, Marcus Brutus, to have Caesar killed. The plan succeeded and Cassius had to leave but that was not the end of his story (Columbia Encyclopedia). Even after the assassination he worked with Brutus in Syria. Another one of his lasting impacts were his final days. At the battle of Philippi, Cassius’ army fought against the army of Mark Antony. The battle became a losing struggle for Cassius, and believing that the entire battle was lost, committed suicide. He was buried and called by Marcus Brutus “The Last of the Romans” (Britannica).

Sources: Editors of the Encyclopedia of Britannica. "Gaius Cassius Longinus." //Britanica//. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 January 2016.

"Cassius." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th Ed.. 2015, "Cassius (Longinus), Gaius." World Encyclopedia. 2005, and "Cassius." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. "Cassius." //Colombia Encyclopedia//. HighBeam Research, 01 Jan. 2015. Web. 06 Jan. 2016.

Aim Luis Quintero

Gaius Cassius Longinus was once allied with Caesar. Cassius helped the Roman Empire in many ways. He saved the Roman forces after their defeat at Carrhae (Britannica). Cassius was made one of Caesar’s legates. After this Cassius, “became //praetor peregrinus// and was promised the governorship of Syria” (Britannica). Cassius was angered when Brutus was named //praetor urbanus// and plotted the assassination of Caesar. After the assassination, “Cassius and Brutus (the Liberatores) left Italy and moved to take control of the Eastern provinces” (ehistory). Cassius later committed suicide after losing a battle and hearing false reports that Brutus had also been defeated.

Editors of the Encyclopedia of Britannica. "Gaius Cassius Longinus." //Britanica//. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 January 2016.

"Gaius Cassius Longinus." // ehistory //. OSU Department of History, n.d. Web.

Audience: Karly Mortensen



Gaius Cassius Longinus influenced many people during his lifetime. Cassius was a Roman Senator who, “ Along with his brother-in-law Brutus, Cassius urged his fellow Roman Senators to assassinate Caesar on the Ides of March (March 15), 44 BCE” (//Ehistory//).Cassius was said to be a man with considerable ability and a very good soldier, but then on the other hand had a strong temper and a sharp tongue in politics. His audience was those who followed his ideas and choices, like his brother-in-law and other senators. Also people who did not follow his ideas and concepts. In all, everybody was influenced by Cassius and his actions in some way.

Citations:

- "Gaius Cassius Longinus." //Ehistory//. The Ohio State University, n.d. Web. 6 Jan. 2016.

- "Cassius." //The Columbia Encyclopedia//, 6th Ed. 2015 HighBeam Research, n.d. Web. 06 Jan. 2016.