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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Amit Vyas, post: 25736965, member: 117268&quot;]I know of one more: Decimus Brutus.</p><p><br /></p><p>Decimus, although a distant cousin of Marcus Brutus, played a far more pivotal role in Caesar&#039;s downfall than commonly depicted. Despite his importance, Shakespeare largely overlooks Decimus, relegating him to the status of the forgotten assassin. Yet, historical records underscore his indispensability to the plot.</p><p><br /></p><p>Decimus Brutus, a Roman general and politician, shared a close relationship with Julius Caesar. He was not only a trusted ally but also a close friend, having fought alongside Caesar in various military campaigns. Despite this camaraderie, Decimus Brutus harbored personal grievances and political ambitions that ultimately swayed him toward a path of betrayal.</p><p><br /></p><p>Historians suggest that Caesar&#039;s decision to appoint Decimus Brutus as the governor of Cisalpine Gaul, a post that Decimus coveted, never materialized, leading to resentment and a sense of being overlooked.</p><p><br /></p><p>On the infamous Ides of March in 44 BCE, Decimus Brutus played a pivotal role in the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar. It was Decimus who persuaded Caesar to attend the ill-fated Senate meeting, escorted him to the Senate house, and evaded Mark Antony, who wished to warn Caesar of the assassination plot. </p><p><br /></p><p>After Caesar was attacked by the first assassin, Servilius Casca, Decimus and the rest of the conspirators attacked and killed him. According to Nicolaus of Damascus, Decimus Brutus was the last to strike Caesar, stabbing him in the side. </p><p><br /></p><p>After rhe assassination, Decimus departed Rome to command an army in northern Italy. Initially displaying strength and resolve, he found himself ensnared by the cunning maneuvers of Octavius. Octavius, designated as Caesar&#039;s heir and adopted son in the dictator&#039;s will, initially forged an alliance with Decimus, only to later betray him.</p><p><br /></p><p>Approximately eighteen months following the infamous Ides of March, Decimus faced a stark reversal of fortune. Abandoned by his own troops, he fell into the hands of his adversaries, ultimately meeting his demise through execution.</p><p><br /></p><p>Albinus Bruti f (Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus), AR Denarius, Rome mint, 48 BC, Babelon (Postumia) 14 and (Junia) 29, Crawford 450/3b, Sydenham 943a (4.0 g, 19 mm)</p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse: A•POSTVMIVS•COS. Bare head of A. Postumius to right. </p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse: ALBINV / • / BRVTI F within wreath of grain ears.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1644164[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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