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Brutus (L. Junius Brutus) - the first Roman consul, 509 B.C.
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ChronPasc_457 ment was administered by Brutus, Collatinus, and the other
Cic:Brut_53 the quickness of wit of Brutus, the illustrious founder
Cic:DeOr_1.37 by the mind of Lucius Brutus, and not by his tongue),
Cic:DeOr_2.225 other ancestors? What to Lucius Brutus, who freed this people from
Cic:Phil_1.13 Let that man be the Brutus who in his own person
Cic:Phil_2.26 day the bust of Lucius Brutus, ** the other that of
Cic:Phil_2.26 ouse the image of Lucius Brutus, and the other [Marcus]
Cic:Phil_2.114 what no man had done. Brutus waged war against Tarquin who
Cic:Phil_3.9 Lucius Brutus did not brook a proud
Cic:Phil_5.17 was made free by Lucius Brutus ** than the whole State.
Cic:Planc_60 if he had been Lucius Brutus, who freed the state from
Cic:Rep_2.46 result of the outrage, Lucius Brutus, a man pre-eminent for wisdom
Cic:Tusc_1.89 thing to be feared, L. Brutus would never have fallen in
Cic:Tusc_4.2 at the time that Lucius Brutus, the illustrious founder of your
Cic:Tusc_4.50 be some doubt of L. Brutus, whether he was not influenced
Euseb]:Chron_293 gs, first they appointed Brutus [and Collatinus] to be con
Euseb]:Chron_295 rting from Lucius Junius Brutus, and finishing with Marcus
Festus:Brev_2 his reign. From Brutus and Publicola to Pansa and Hirti
Obseq_70 deposed others: L. Junius Brutus as consul deposed Tarquinius
Oros_2.5 the founding of the City Brutus, the first Roman consul 509
Plin:HN_33.9 not even that of Lucius Brutus. I am especially surprised at
Plin:HN_34.28 not voted to Lucretia and Brutus, who had driven out the
Plin:HN_36.112 our consuls along with Lucius Brutus {509 BC} and to his
Poseidon_40 & The descendants of L.Brutus, who expelled the kings
ValMax_4.4.1 Valerius Publicola with Junius Brutus as his colleague auspiciously
ValMax_5.6.1 [6.1] Brutus the first consul meeting Arruns
ValMax_5.8.1 that follow was tragic. L. Brutus equalled Romulus in honour; for
ValMax_7.3.2 For sharpness of intellect, Junius Brutus is in the first place
[Vict]:VirIll_10 [10] Junius Brutus , the son of the

Brutus ⁶ (D. Junius Brutus Scaeva) - Roman consul, 292 B.C.
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292/_ Consuls: Q. Fabius Q.f. Maximus Gurges, D. Junius D.f. Brutus Scaeva

Brutus ¹² (M. Junius Brutus) - Roman consul, 178 B.C.
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178/_ Consuls: M. Junius M.f. Brutus, A. Manlius Cn.f. Vulso
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FastCap_p64 [178] & M. Junius M.f. L.n. Brutus , A. Manlius Cn.f.
[Vict]:VirIll_85 a colleague; and he killed Brutus after bribing his army. When

Brutus ¹³ (M. Junius Brutus) - author of three books about Roman Law, 2nd century B.C.
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Cic:Brut_130 and had the best of men, and an eminent jurist, for his father,
Cic:Clu_141 on law left by M. Brutus, father of Brutus "the Prosecutor."
Cic:Clu_141 Tibur, declaring that the elder Brutus like the wise man that
Cic:DeOr_2.142 books of Cato and of Brutus, what answers they gave on
Cic:DeOr_2.142 Cato and of Brutus, what answers they gave on points of law
Cic:DeOr_2.224 are the genuine compositions of Brutus, ) 'It chanced that my

Brutus ¹⁴ (M. Junius Brutus) - a Roman lawyer and orator, called "the accuser"
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91/17 Cn.Plancus, denounces the extravagance of M.Brutus "the accuser".
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Cic:Brut_130 your namesake M. Brutus, the disgrace of your noble fami
Cic:Brut_175 ics. A little before these, M. Brutus, and very soon after
Cic:Clu_140 defending Gn. Plancus against M. Brutus, ** a forcible and skilful
Cic:DeOr_2.220 Plancus against the accusation of Brutus ? For that talent which
Cic:DeOr_2.222 sarcasm; so in that against Brutus, whom he hated, and thought
Cic:Font_38 was accused by Marcus Brutus. The speeches are extant,
Plin:HN_36.7 in consequence nicknamed by Marcus Brutus the Palatine Venus. [8] Of

Brutus ¹⁵ (D. Junius Brutus Callaicus) - Roman consul, 138 B.C.
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138/_ suls: P. Cornelius P.f. Scipio Nasica Serapio, D. Junius M.f. Brutus
137/1 D.Brutus founds Valentia.
137/4 D.Brutus subdues Lusitania.
137/5 D.Brutus crosses the river Oblivio and invades Gallaecia.
132/15 The triumph of D.Brutus, over the Callaeci and Lusitani.
131/16 D.Brutus adorns temples with his spoils from Spain, and inscribes ver
118/13 Decimus Brutus offers sacrifices to the dead in December, instead of
118/14 D.Brutus makes December the last month of the Roman year.
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Cic:Arch_27 officer and gentleman, Decimus Brutus, adorned the vestibules of
Cic:Brut_85 P. Scipio and D. Brutus [138 B.C.], by order of the Sena
Cic:Brut_107 your ancestor D. Brutus, the son of Marcus, was no inele
Diod_33.26 lavery. [26] & Junius exhorted his soldiers, saying
FastCap_p70 Junius M.f. M.n. Brutus (who was later called Callaicus)
Festus:Brev_5 Spain through Decimus Brutus and we attained the sea
Hieron:Chron_1875 tia. [1876 in Ar.] Brutus conquered Spain as far as the
Oros_5.5 12 In the meantime Brutus in Further crushed sixty thousand
Oros_5.12 As a counter move, D. Brutus, a man of consular rank,
Plin:HN_36.26 in the temple built by Brutus Callaecus also in the Circus,
ValMax_6.4e.1 what was said to D. Brutus in Spain. For when all
ValMax_8.14.2 the honorable attitude of D. Brutus, a famous general of his

Brutus ¹⁶ (D. Junius Brutus) - Roman consul, 77 B.C.
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77/_ Consuls: D. Junius D.f. Brutus, Mam. Aemilius Mam.f. Lepidus Livianus
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Cic:Brut_175 same time lived D. Brutus, who was fellow-consul with Mame
Cic:RabPerd_21 Marcus Lepidus and Decimus Brutus; that Publius Servilius, here,
Cic:Verr_2.1.144 and the risk to Decimus Brutus whose land was involved, and
Cic:Verr_2.1.150 the first place, when Decimus Brutus, who had paid down that
FastCap_p76 lus [77] & D. Junius D.f. M.n. Brutus , Mam. Aemilius Mam.
Sall:Hist_3.34 eak in the consulship of Brutus and Mamercus [77 B.C.],

Brutus ¹⁷ (D. Junius Brutus Albinus) - Roman praetor, 44 B.C.
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56/40 D.Brutus defeats the Veneti in a naval battle.
49/50 D.Brutus defeats the inhabitants of Massilia in a naval battle.
46/49 D.Brutus defeats the Bellovaci.
44/115 Cic:Fam_11.2 & 11.6, letters of Cicero to and from D.Brutus.
44/141 Decimus Brutus refuses to surrender Cisalpine Gaul to Antonius, and
44/143 5-7 & 12.22a, letters from Cicero to Decimus Brutus and Cornificius.
44/144 ters Cisalpine Gaul, and starts to besiege Decimus Brutus at Mutina.
44/43 Cic:Fam_11.1, a letter from D.Brutus to M.Brutus and Cassius.
44/62 Decimus Brutus takes command of the army in his province of Cisalpine
43/13 :Fam_10.5 & 11.8, letters from Cicero to Plancus and Decimus Brutus.
43/51 nate awards great honours to D.Brutus, following the victory at Mutin
43/55 Cic:Fam_11.9 & 11.13b, letters from Decimus Brutus to Cicero.
43/60 Cic:Fam_11.10-13, letters of Cicero to and from Decimus Brutus.
43/67 :Fam_11.11.18-20 & 11.23, letters between Cicero and Decimus Brutus.
43/74 Cic:Fam_11.21 & 11.24-26, letters of Cicero to and from D.Brutus.
43/79 Fam_11.13a-16 & 11.25, letters of Cicero to and from Decimus Brutus.
43/86 & 11.22, letters from Cicero to Appius Pulcher and Decimus Brutus.
43/95 Decimus Brutus is pursued by Antonius, and killed after his troops
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Cic:Fam_11.1 isputed). [11.1] D.Brutus to M.Brutus and C.Cassius & [Rom
Cic:Fam_12.1 hich lies in you two, and in D.Brutus. I am myself more
Cic:Fam_12.5-8 * epends apparently upon D.Brutus; if once he succeeds, as
Cic:Phil_3.1 eminent and remarkable man Decimus Brutus; and from it, when he
Cic:Phil_3.8 recent edict ** of Decimus Brutus issued a short time since
Cic:Phil_3.9 a proud king; shall Decimus Brutus endure the reign of the
Cic:Phil_3.12 the individual judgment of Decimus Brutus. And of a truth you
Cic:Phil_3.14 cudgel, Caesar is a criminal, Brutus is a villain, who of
Cic:Phil_3.34 - for the city, Caesar, Brutus for Gaul; for if that
Cic:Phil_3.37 whereas an edict of Decimus Brutus, general and consul elect, has
Cic:Phil_4.7 the judgment, Romans, of Decimus Brutus, which you could gauge by
Cic:Phil_4.8 just decreed, that Decimus Brutus deserves excellently of the
Cic:Phil_5.24 people; he is attacking Decimus Brutus, a general, a consul elect,
Cic:Phil_5.26 let him cease to attack Brutus, let him depart out of
Cic:Phil_5.28 that most excellent citizen Decimus Brutus had been brought and set
Cic:Phil_5.35 by immemorial custom begin with Brutus the consul elect.
Cic:Phil_5.51 set forth to free Decimus Brutus from a blockade, that the
Cic:Phil_6.3 of brigands, is attacking Brutus and besieging Mutina? What
Cic:Phil_6.6 envoys to go to Decimus Brutus and his soldiers, and to
Cic:Phil_7.11 Again, in the case of Brutus, a man born under some
Cic:Phil_7.24 the city? or to Decimus Brutus who kept him out of
Cic:Phil_7.26 demand ; cease to attack Brutus and his army and to
Cic:Phil_8.5 need to say more? Decimus Brutus is being attacked: there is
Cic:Phil_8.17 Yes, indeed, I do favour Decimus Brutus, you Marcus Antonius; I
Cic:Phil_8.21 no opportunity of approaching Decimus Brutus, we all of us would
Cic:Phil_8.27 to strength out of Decimus Brutus' army " - and not
Cic:Phil_8.33 the consuls, or Decimus Brutus, general, consul elect, or
Cic:Phil_10.10 that it is not Decimus Brutus he is surrounding with his
Cic:Phil_10.15 of Caius Pansa, of Decimus Brutus, and of Caius Caesar, and
Cic:Phil_10.23 at my instance to Decimus Brutus and Caius Caesar, whose private
Cic:Phil_10.25 received from Quintus Caepio Brutus ** the proconsul which
Cic:Phil_11.4 man's province. ** The one Brutus has confronted, and has, at
Cic:Phil_11.11 consulship in the place of Brutus? May Jupiter avert this detestable
Cic:Phil_11.22 their proposal is "only after Brutus is set free " ;
Cic:Phil_11.22 possess only to think of Brutus. [23] That indeed you are
Cic:Phil_11.24 - first restore to us Brutus, the light and ornament of
Cic:Phil_11.36 l not always honoured Decimus Brutus in my proposals? Do you
Cic:Phil_11.38 who desire to liberate Decimus Brutus from siege? As the safety
Cic:Phil_12.3 mist; the safety of Decimus Brutus had dulled the edge of
Cic:Phil_12.9 say the command, of Decimus Brutus, has laid firm the foundations
Cic:Phil_12.11 solemnly warned not to besiege Brutus, to withdraw from Mutina; he
Cic:Phil_12.22 of the Roman people, Decimus Brutus; in whose embrace I would
Cic:Phil_13.11 attacking Mutina and besieging Decimus Brutus - let the Ansers **
Cic:Phil_13.16 in the safety of Decimus Brutus; a single maddened gladiator with
Cic:Phil_13.20 was penetrating into Gaul, Decimus Brutus threw himself in his path,
Cic:Phil_13.34 unless I either let out Brutus or supply him with corn."
Cic:Phil_13.46 pass over to Antonius, besiege Brutus, and long to attack Mutina?
Cic:Phil_13.47 priest he is; than a consul-elect whom he is blockading; than
Cic:Phil_13.49 valour, and by that of Brutus held in check, ** within
Cic:Phil_14.1 been achieved, namely, that Decimus Brutus has already come out of
Cic:Phil_14.4 For the relief of Decimus Brutus were sent as envoys the
Nepos:Att_8 rcus Brutus and Decimus] Brutus and Cassius, and the whole
NicDam_130.59 influence were: Decimus Brutus, a particular friend of
NicDam_130.77 year after that, Decimus Brutus, one of the conspirators,
NicDam_130.84 that day. [84] But Brutus, one of the conspirators, though
NicDam_130.87 his friends. And Brutus approached him again and said,
NicDam_130.89 quely across the face. Decimus Brutus struck him through
NicDam_130.98 Pompeius. Decimus Brutus had got them ready under the pre
NicDam_130.112 ther army. Decimus Brutus held Cisalpine Gaul with two leg
Oros_6.8 position opposite the Romans. 12 Brutus was aware that the naval
Oros_6.18 Senate and had besieged D. Brutus at Mutina, the consuls Hirtius
ValMax_4.7.6 himself was slain, and D. Brutus escaped the danger. When Brutus
ValMax_9.13.3 With how much shame did Brutus buy a small and unhappy

Brutus ¹⁸ (M. Junius Brutus) - Roman praetor, 88 B.C.
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87/15 nces through Etruria, where he is joined by Brutus and other exiles.
82/44 M.Brutus commits suicide at Lilybaeum.
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GranLic_16 to join Cinna. Brutus and the other exiles flocked to

Brutus ¹⁹ (L. Junius Brutus Damasippus) - a supporter of Marius; killed in 82 B.C.
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83/9 Pompeius defeats L.Junius Brutus.
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Diod_38.9 nts, the senate sent out Junius against him, whom he route
Oros_5.20 Marius 82 B.C. the praetor Damasippus cruelly put to death Q.
Sall:Hist_1.67 Sulpicius, next of Marius and Damasippus, and now of Lepi
ValMax_9.2.3 [2.3] Damasippus had nothing to praise; and

Brutus ²⁰ (M. Junius Brutus) - tribune of the plebs, 83 B.C.
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83/5 M.Brutus founds a colony at Capua.
77/12 M.Brutus surrenders to Pompeius, and is killed near Mutina.
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Cic:Brut_222 ker, and your father, my Brutus, who was well acquainted
Cic:LegAgr_2.89 be found anyone like Marcus Brutus ** or Publius Rullus (for
Cic:LegAgr_2.92 ancestors appeared to Marcus Brutus, as I stated before,
Cic:LegAgr_2.98 the crime ** of Marcus Brutus rather than the memorials of
Cic:Quinct_65 the praetor What? if Marcus Brutus ** openly declared that he
Cic:Quinct_69 was an intimate friend of Brutus," says he, "and therefore Brutus
Oros_5.22 and put to death. 18 Brutus, while fleeing to Cisalpine Gaul
Oros_5.24 and Scipio in Italy, Brutus in Gaul, Domitius, the
ValMax_6.2.8 I saw there also M. Brutus, famous in the same manner,

Brutus ²¹ (M. Junius Brutus) - leader of the conspiracy against Caesar, 44 B.C.
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85/32 The birth of M.Brutus.
67/45a The grammarian Staberius Eros teaches Brutus and Cassius.
60/25 Brutus studies at Rhodes and Athens, where he is taught by Pammenes.
59/19 Caesar buys an expensive pearl for Servilia, the mother of Brutus.
53/5 M.Brutus goes to Cilicia, after declining an invitation to serve
51/35 Claudius and his son-in-law M.Brutus remain for some time in Cilicia
50/4 M.Brutus attempts to extort a high rate of interest from the inhabita
48/57 Calvus and Brutus make insulting comments about Pompeius.
47/30 Brutus visits M.Marcellus in exile, at Mytilene.
46/43 Cic:Orat_, Cicero's "Orator" - a book addressed to M.Brutus.
46/95 0-14 & 17-28, letters from Cicero to M.Brutus and Servius Sulpicius.
46/97 M.Brutus governs Cisalpine Gaul, which has been entrusted to him
45/30 Brutus marries Porcia.
44/107 Brutus and Cassius leave Italy, without revealing their real destinat
44/122 Brutus arrives in Athens and begins to gather money and supporters.
44/134 Brutus seizes control of Macedonia.
44/23 C.Cassius persuades M.Brutus to join him in a conspiracy against Caes
44/24 Brutus and Cassius bring together many other conspirators.
44/27 Porcia stabs herself to prove her loyalty to her husband Brutus.
44/36 dered in the senate-house by Brutus, Cassius and the other conspirato
44/37 M.Brutus makes a speech in defence of the conspirators, who send envo
44/38 votes for an amnesty, and Brutus and Cassius make a show of reconc
44/43 Cic:Fam_11.1, a letter from D.Brutus to M.Brutus and Cassius.
44/49 Brutus and Cassius leave the city of Rome, but stay in Latium.
44/50 Macedonia to Antonius, Crete to Brutus, and Cyrenaica to Cassius.
44/65 tticus refuses to donate to a fund in support of Brutus and Cassius.
44/72 Cic:Fam_11.2, a letter from Brutus and Cassius to Antonius.
44/79 Cicero meets Brutus and Cassius at Antium, after they are offered an
44/84 .Antonius presides over the Ludi Apollinares, on behalf of M.Brutus.
44/86 Brutus and Cassius issue a manifesto, stating that they wish to be
44/97 Cic:Fam_11.3, a letter from Brutus and Cassius to Antonius.
44/99 M.Brutus meets Cicero at Velia.
43/6 M.Brutus seizes the territory and army of P.Vatinius, the proconsul
43/103 Brutus attacks the Bessi, a Thracian tribe.
43/120 Hortensius, after attempting to start an uprising against Brutus.
43/121 Brutus issues coins displaying his own image, with a liberty cap and
43/128 Sherk1_84, Greek inscriptions in honour of M.Brutus.
43/19 10, a speech of Cicero about the successes of M.Brutus in Macedonia.
43/30 Brutus defeats and captures C.Antonius near Apollonia.
43/44 (2.1) letters of Cicero to and from M.Brutus.
43/57 (1.2a) letters from Cicero to M.Brutus.
43/61 (1.4)letters of Cicero to and from M.Brutus.
43/73 (1.1, 6) letters of Cicero to and from M.Brutus.
43/82 Cic:Fam_11.17, a letter from Cicero to (?) M.Brutus.
43/83 (1.2, 7) letters of Cicero to and from M.Brutus.
43/84 (1.17) a letter from M.Brutus to Atticus.
43/89 1.12, 18) letters of Cicero to and from M.Brutus.
43/96 After M.Brutus crosses over to Asia, Gellius Publicola forms a plot
42/2 Brutus and Cassius meet at Smyrna, to plan their next actions.
42/3 Brutus and Cassius send Labienus to gain the support of the Parthians
42/5 Brutus subdues the Lycians.
42/8 Brutus (or Cassius) condemns Theodotus to death, for his part in the
42/9 Brutus judges a legal dispute between Persius and Rupilius Rex.
42/10 Brutus and Cassius meet again at Sardis, and renew their friendship
42/11 The ghost of Julius Caesar appears to Brutus in his tent.
42/14 Brutus and Cassius review their army by the Gulf of Melas.
42/21 Brutus and Cassius advance to Philippi.
42/29 nius and Octavianus attempt to force Brutus to fight another battle.
42/30 Brutus writes a letter commenting on the golden ornaments of the offi
42/31 C.Velleius and L.Sestius are associates of Brutus.
42/33 The second battle of Philippi; the death of Brutus.
42/34 General comments on the character of Brutus and Cassius.
42/36 aulus, Petronius and other followers of Brutus escape from Philippi.
42/39 pardon, despite having served as an officer in the army of Brutus.
42/43 Porcia, the widow of Brutus, commits suicide.
Plutarch,- PLUTARCH, Brutus
Cicero,- CICERO, Letters to Brutus - Epistulae ad Brutum

Brutus ²² - title of a book by Cicero
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