21 Betrayals That Changed the Course of History

18. Marcus Brutus

Like the popular 303H song cautions, “Never Trust a Hoe”. Never trust a hoe and never trust your nephew, especially if your name is Cesar.

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The famous Shakespearean line, “Et tu, Brute?” comes from this classic Roman betrayal. Marcus Brutus was not a fictional character. He was a real person and a dear friend of Julius Caesar. It is said that Caesar was attacked by some of his senators including Marcus Junius Brutus. Caesar started resisting but when he saw Brutus, he was shocked and heartbroken. He uttered his last words, “Et tu, Brute?” which means “you too Brutus?” and stopped resisting, resigning to his fate.

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17. Guy Fawkes

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November. Guy Fawkes Day/ Bonfire night celebrates the face of anarchy.

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Guy Fawkes was a leader in the attempt to overthrow the Protestant monarchy in favor of a Catholic one. The plot included an attempt to blow up Parliament. It was eventually foiled, and Fawkes was killed for his involvement. Guy Fawkes is now a staple in modern protests and anarchy attempts.

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