Leaders & Politicians · 21st Century
Ceasars’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Ceasars, Unknown
Who Was Ceasars?
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 Ceasars's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Julius Caesar's attributed last words are 'Et tu, Brute?' (though even this is debated). Other Roman Caesars had varying documented deaths. This modern English phrase appears in no classical source.
Sources
- academic Suetonius 'The Twelve Caesars'
- academic Plutarch's Lives
Legacy
Ceasars's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Ceasars’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Ceasars die?
Ceasars died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Ceasars’s last words documented?
Julius Caesar's attributed last words are 'Et tu, Brute?' (though even this is debated). Other Roman Caesars had varying documented deaths. This modern English phrase appears in no classical source.
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