Commodus had to eliminate maximus, opposition was already rallying behind maximus, and commodus couldnt let it get any stronger. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. In fact, his height sometimes drew attention and got. In 383 ce he usurped the western throne, rebelling against the legitimate emperor gratian. And i will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. The greatest general of rome during the 2nd century ad, he served loyally under emperor marcus aurelius during his campaign against the germanic tribes at vindobona vienna, austria. See opinions and rankings about russell crowe across various lists and topics. Gladiator was a film released in 2000 starring russell crowe that focused on general maximus decimus meridius, who was enslaved after escaping his execution for. He was a prominent general in the roman army, particularly in the province of britain.
We all have watched ridley scotts movie, but what is the true story of the gladiator. Russell crowe wearing silver on black leather in gladiator russel crowe as general maximus decimus meridius in gladiator russell crowes performance as maximus, the wronged soldierturnedgladiator, not only earned him an academy award, but it turned this kiwi mans man into a global sex symbol. Up until things fell apart, maximus decimus meridius was the highest ranking general in the roman army. However, while both marcus nonius macrinus and the fictitious maximus decimus meridius are placed in the same time period and share similarities such as being liked and well known to marcus aurelius, marcus nonius macrinus went on to enjoy a successful career and died a wealthy man. In the movie, maximus decimus meridius is portrayed as having a much different later life, losing his family and being sold into slavery. Maximus the gladiator challenges the new emperors rule, avenging himself against commodus to restore his former honour as a true son of rome. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, marcus aurelius, father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife, and i will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. While aurelius and maximus are on campaign in germania, aurelius tells maximus that his son, commodus, is unfit to succeed him as emperor, and that he wishes maximus to be his heir instead. The 2000 film gladiator starred russell crowe as maximus decimus meridius, roman general and confidant of the emperor marcus aurelius see at vindobona, who is betrayed by aurelius son and successor, commodus, his family murdered, and. There was, in fact, a general by the name of avidius cassius who was involved in the military campaign. Gladiator roman character general maximus decimus meridius. What if maximus survived maximus decimus meridius forum. He had previously been an important supporter of caesar in the gallic wars and in the civil war against pompey. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife.
Maximus decimus meridius was a high ranking roman general in command of multiple roman legions who served under the roman emperor marcus aurelius in his twelve year campaign against the barbarians in germania. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, marcus aurelius. Ive seen something that talked about the historical accuracy of the movie, and theyve made some comments that the character has the characteristics of real men from roman history. Crowe portrays roman general maximus decimus meridius, who is betrayed when commodus, the ambitious son of emperor marcus aurelius, murders his father and seizes the throne. Wallace was much larger and more powerful than average men of that particular era is history. Maximus decimus meridius deadliest fiction wiki fandom. About maximus decimus meridius my name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, marcus aurelius. Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical action drama film directed by ridley scott and written by. Big chief studios are proud to present a stunning character portrait of general maximus decimus meridius, crafted in the style of traditional roman busts. Marcus nonius macrinus was a roman senator and general during the reigns of the emperors. Maximus decimus meridius is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the 2000 epic historical film gladiator. To see what your friends thought of this quote, please sign up. Lucilla, commodus sister, plotted against him in history and commodus was a decadent who did fight as a gladiator in the arena. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, marcus aurelius.
Featuring both the theatrical and extended editions, gladiator is the stunning historical epic that follows maximus decimus meridius, the brave general who was forced into slavery, emerged as a gladiator, and defied an empire. Although he did not exist as portrayed in the film, he seems to be a composite of actual historical figures. Then in a few short days, he was stripped of his title, his family was brutally murdered, and he was sold into slavery far away from anything and everything hed ever loved. General maximus decimus meridius in the movie is fictional but brings to mind general germanicus 15 b. He did declare himself emperor or revolt shortly after thinking aurelius died in 175, suggesting a brief power struggle, but he was eventually killed after it became clear aurelius was not dead. Maximus decimus meridius is a paramount protagonist in the 2000 film gladiator, portrayed by russell crowe. Maximus mayhem, an antagonist from the animated show m. He won one decisive victory after another while expanding the empire. Before maximus became a gladiator, he was a loyal general in the roman army. In the movie gladiator, maximus is an accomplished general but wanted nothing more to do with war after he retires and just desires to be a farmer and enjoy life in the country with his family and horses. No roman general was allowed to take the army without senates. Reduced to slavery, maximus becomes a gladiator and rises through the ranks of the arena to avenge the murders of his family and his emperor. Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama film directed by ridley scott and written by david.
Macrinus life was one of the inspirations for russell crowes character maximus decimus meridius in the 2000 feature film gladiator. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions and. At some point he might begin to feel like a general again, not as a defeated slave. Loyal servant to the true emperor, marcus aurelius. Maximus would still be healthy and in a better state of mind. The greatest general of rome during the 2nd century ad, he served loyally under emperor marcus aurelius during his campaign against the germanic tribes at. Gladiator by dewey gram full audiobook l general maximus l. Maximus decimus meridius what we do in life, echoes in eternity. Magnus maximus was born into a noble family in the roman province of gallaecia. Maximus decimus meridius his full name is stated only once in the film is a fictitious character. He eventually killed commodus, but died shortly after. Maximus decimus meridius, the main character in ridley scotts film, gladiator. He had to kill his name first and defeating maximus the invincible in a single combat would achieve that purpose. He reaches the army and asks the soldiers to follow him to rome.
Tv series maximus musicus, the main character of a musical educational franchise of the same name. The 2000 film gladiator starred russell crowe as maximus decimus meridius, roman general and confidant of the emperor marcus aurelius see at vindobona, who is betrayed by aurelius son and successor, commodus, his family murdered, and he sold into slavery before returning to rome as a gladiator. From historical documents, mainly in the writings of cassius dio, there is an indication that marcus aurelius was disappointed in. Dudes name suggests somebody whose importance and abilities cannot be overstated, and that is a perfect way to think about maximus decimus meridius. Maximus decimus meridius is a fictional hispanicroman general and the protagonist of the 2000 film gladiator maximus is an accomplished general, and a close friend of the aging emperor marcus aurelius. He later served as a gladiator in the arena after he escaped commodus. Gladiator lessons on manliness the art of manliness.
Maximus is an entirely fictitious character, but seems to be based on several characters, including avidius cassius, who was a general in marcus aurelius armies. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Crowe portrays roman general maximus decimus meridius, who is betrayed when commodus, the. The character of maximus was placed 12th in the total film list of 50 best movie heroes and villains and 35th in the empires 100 greatest movie characters. He came to international attention for his role as the roman general maximus decimus meridius in the historical film gladiator 2000, directed by ridley scott, for which crowe won an academy award, a broadcast.
Maximus the spaniard decimus meridius 144192 was the commander of the armies of the north and the felix legions under the roman empire. Apr 7, 2014 my name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, marcus aurelius. Maximus decimus meridius was a fictional character created for the movie gladiator. Gladiatorthe history behind the movie the shorter word. Simaximus in westerosa roman trained northern army. I am pulling my history from the roman side of things from my notes and books, which include the collected rise and fall of the roman empire, to help enhance the aspects that you dont see in maximuss history in the armies of the empire and his relationship with the last of the five great emperors. Ridley scott gladiator is the modern warriorrevenge epic film. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Jokes aside, the movie gladiator, actually features a real, historical, gladiator, and its not the cool maximus, but. Of course, the film stars russell crowe, in his finest performance as the spaniardroman general, maximus decimus meridius, alongside joaquin phoenix, the pale and greedy son, commodus, who murders his father, the noble marcus aurelius, in pursuit of power. Join facebook to connect with maximus decimus meridius and others you may know. He couldnt simply have him killed, it would make maximus a martyr.
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