13. Brutus (Marcus Junius Brutus)
Marcus Junius Brutus, once a close ally of Julius Caesar, became one of history’s most infamous traitors when he joined the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar in 44 BCE. Brutus justified his actions as a defense of the Roman Republic, but his betrayal shocked Rome and the world. The phrase “Et tu, Brute?” has come to symbolize the ultimate act of personal betrayal. Brutus’s legacy endures as a powerful reminder of the complexities and consequences of loyalty and treason.
