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Some of the conspirators undoubtedly killed him for personal reasons, but most, like Brutus, truly thought that they were saving the republic and that the entire city would be grateful to them.

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Q: Why did Brutus and Cassius and others kill Caesar?
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Cassius convinced Brutus that it was right to kill Caesar and Brutus plots to kill him.


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