Gaius Cassius Longinus

ancient Roman politician, known for his role in the assassination of Julius Caesar
Person human Q207370
Gaius Cassius Longinus
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Gaius Cassius Longinus

Summary

Gaius Cassius Longinus is a human[1]. Born in Ancient Rome[2], he… he was born on 82 BC[3]. He died in Philippi[4]. He died on 42 BC[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,043 views/month, #6,414 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ancient Rome[2], Gaius Cassius Longinus…
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus passed away in Philippi[4].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus was born on 82 BC[3].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus died on 42 BC[5].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus's father was Gaius Cassius Longinus[9].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus was married to Junia Tertia[10].
  • A child of Gaius Cassius Longinus was Cassius[11].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[12].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus worked as a politician[6].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus held the position of tribune of the plebs[13].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus held the position of quaestor[14].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus held the position of praetor[15].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus held the position of Roman governor[16].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus held the position of moneyer[17].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus is recorded as male[18].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus's family is recorded as Cassii Longini[20].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus's Commons category is recorded as Gaius Cassius Longinus[21].
  • The cause of death was exsanguination[22].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus's significant event is recorded as proscription[23].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Gaius Cassius Longinus[24].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus's Commons gallery is recorded as Gaius Cassius Longinus[25].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus's manner of death is recorded as suicide[26].
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia[27].

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Origins and Family

Gaius Cassius Longinus was born in Ancient Rome[2]. He was born on 82 BC[3]. His father was he[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include tribune of the plebs[13], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; quaestor[14], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; praetor[15], an elective office[32], in Ancient Rome[33], founded in -0366[34]; Roman governor[16], an elective office[35], in Ancient Rome[36]; and moneyer[17], a position[37].

Personal Life

Gaius Cassius Longinus was married to Junia Tertia[10]. A child of him was Cassius[11].

Death and Burial

Gaius Cassius Longinus died on 42 BC[5]. He died in Philippi[4]. The cause of death was exsanguination[22].

Why It Matters

Gaius Cassius Longinus ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,043 views/month, #6,414 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Gaius Cassius Longinus born?

Gaius Cassius Longinus's place of birth was Ancient Rome[2].

Where did Gaius Cassius Longinus die?

Gaius Cassius Longinus passed away in Philippi[4].

Who were Gaius Cassius Longinus's parents?

Gaius Cassius Longinus's father was Gaius Cassius Longinus[9].

Who was Gaius Cassius Longinus married to?

Gaius Cassius Longinus's spouses include Junia Tertia[10].

What did Gaius Cassius Longinus do for work?

Gaius Cassius Longinus worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Cassius
    Viaf cluster id 25397785, 83159518069732770962
    Cause of death exsanguination
    Sibling Lucius Cassius Longinus, Quintus Cassius Longinus
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