Leaders & Politicians · 21st Century
Caesers’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Caesers, Unknown
Who Was Caesers?
Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general, statesman, and author who was the dictator of the Roman Republic almost continuously from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC. A member of the First Triumvirate, he led the Roman armies through the Gallic Wars and defeated his political rival Pompey in Caesar's civil war.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Caesers's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Julius Caesar's last words are debated (possibly 'Et tu, Brute?' or Greek phrase). The modern phrase 'I have lived my truth' has no basis in ancient sources about any Caesar.
Sources
- biography Suetonius, Lives of the Caesars
- biography Plutarch accounts
Legacy
Caesers's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Caesers’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Caesers die?
Caesers died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Caesers’s last words documented?
Julius Caesar's last words are debated (possibly 'Et tu, Brute?' or Greek phrase). The modern phrase 'I have lived my truth' has no basis in ancient sources about any Caesar.
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