The Best 9 Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius - Maximus the Real. Russell Crowe appeared in the 2000 film Gladiator as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general and confidant of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (see At Vindobona), who is betrayed by Aurelius' son and successor, Commodus, and sold into slavery before returning to Rome as a gladiator. "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, leader of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, and devoted servant of Marcus Aurelius, the TRUE emperor. Husband to a slain wife, father to a murdered son. And I shall exact my revenge, whether in this life or the next."
Maximus Decimus Meridius: Maximus is a fictitious character who appears to be based on numerous people, including Avidius Cassius, a general in Marcus Aurelius' troops. He declared himself Emperor immediately after the death of Aurelius in 175, implying a brief power struggle. Maximus Decimus Meridius: My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, leader of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, and devoted servant of Marcus Aurelius, the genuine emperor. Husband to a slain wife, father to a murdered son. And I shall exact my revenge, whether in this life or the next.
Full text, audio, and video of the movie Gladiator - General Meridius' Opening Battle Address American Rhetoric: Gladiator - General Meridius Addresses the Roman Cavalry M ovie S peech: American R hetoric
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