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Julius Caesar's last words are not known with certainty and have been the subject of debates. According to the ancient Roman historian Suetonius, Caesar did not say anything. Suetonius mentioned that others claimed that he said "You too, child?" However, he did not say this in Latin. He said it in Greek: "καὶ σύ, τέκνον." Elite Roman men were educated in both Latin and Greek, were fluent in Greek and often spoke in Greek. In his play, William Shakespeare had Caesar say : "Et tu, Brutus." However, this is not what Caesar was said to have said.

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What were caesars last words?

Although this is, of course, uncertain, due to the romanticism envolving this particular period of roman history, it is said that his last words were 'even you, my son' (referring to Brutus).


Who was Julius caesars best friend?

His best friend is Brutus. That's why his last words are et tu brute? Even you brutus? It hurt the most that his best friend betrayed him


What is the significance of the term Et Tu brute?

Brutus, Caesars friend, had a hand in the assassination of Caesar, and he was the last one to stab him. "Et tu Bruté?" translates into English as, "And you also, Brutus?" These were the last words of Caesar, making them significant.


What another name for roman peace?

The Latin words for Roman peace is Pax Romana.The Latin words for Roman peace is Pax Romana.The Latin words for Roman peace is Pax Romana.The Latin words for Roman peace is Pax Romana.The Latin words for Roman peace is Pax Romana.The Latin words for Roman peace is Pax Romana.The Latin words for Roman peace is Pax Romana.The Latin words for Roman peace is Pax Romana.The Latin words for Roman peace is Pax Romana.


Why was Caesars last words you too Brutus?

To whom? Caesar's so-called last words perhaps are significant to students studying Shakespeare, but that's about all. The reason for this is that we don't know what his last words actually were. Even the ancient writers admit that they don't know for certain and the killers were certainly not about to tell what they were as it would be a sign of their guilt if they said anything.

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