Gaius Cassius Longinus

Cassius was a leading conspirator in the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar. He recruited Brutus and others, and on the Ides of March, he and the other senators stabbed Caesar to death in the Senate chamber.

After Caesar's assassination, Cassius took command of the eastern provinces, including Syria. He raised a large army and fleet, securing control over the region and preparing for war against the Caesarian faction.

Cassius commanded the Republican left wing at the first battle of Philippi. His forces were defeated by Antony's legions, and Cassius, believing the battle lost, ordered his servant to kill him. He died on the battlefield.