Brutus was one of the leaders of the conspiracy that assassinated Julius Caesar. Long optimistic about Caesar’s plans, Brutus was shocked when, early in 44, Caesar made himself perpetual dictator and was deified. Brutus joined Cassius and other leading senators in the plot that led to the assassination of Caesar on March 15, 44 BCE.
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