Search, discover and share your favorite maximus decimus meridius gifs. You might think it would be simple to find comparisons in a movie set during ancient roman times. Through his acceptance of his slavery and what he cannot control, maximus decimus meridius, the main character of the movie gladiator, shows stoic qualities demonstrated by prominent followers of the ancient greek principle. 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. Although there may be parts where he does not fully comply to aristotles definition of a tragic hero. He eventually killed commodus, but died shortly after. During the course of the movie he loses his land and family. Maximus decimus meridius his full name is stated only once in the film is a. Nov 17, 2017 find all content by maximus decimus meridius find all threads by maximus decimus meridius profile posts latest activity postings about there are no messages on maximus decimus meridius s profile yet. This early imperial roman command set includes general of the northern armies. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. 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. Maximus rises as a wellskilled gladiator, eventually making it to rome where he participates in the. Ridley scott film to be set 25 years after original.
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. From historical documents, mainly in the writings of cassius dio, there is an indication that marcus. Dec 04, 2014 maximus decimus meridius portrayed by russell crowe has every reason to throw stoicism to the wind and live in a ragefilled bloodbath. Russell crowe latest news, views, gossip, pictures. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name meridius. Join facebook to connect with maximus decimus meridius and others you may know. 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. Forums maximus decimus meridius what exactly killed maximus. In the movie, maximus decimus meridius is portrayed as having a much different later life, losing his family and being sold into slavery. A place to discuss gladiator the movie, the character and gladiator fanfiction new follow forum follow topic. Maximus decimus meridius deadliest fiction wiki fandom. He was the son of meridius, the governor of the province, and of lucretia, the daughter of. Stoics stressed the importance of understanding what. Maximus is an entirely fictitious character, but seems to be based.
This article is a list of fictional characters in written fiction and other forms of media set during the period of the roman republic andor the roman empire. Australian actor russell crowe first hit the big time when he starred in the box office hit gladiator in 2000, a role for which he won an oscar. All of my information, however, comes from internet sources. Wallace was much larger and more powerful than average men of that particular era is history. 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. His son and wife were murdered by the orders of commodus, the emperors son, out of jealously for maximus bond with the emperor. We all have watched ridley scotts movie, but what is the true story of the gladiator. He later served as a gladiator in the arena after he escaped commodus. I have discovered an abundant amount of information concluding that he never existed, and some information that the maximus gladiator really did exist. Although there may be parts where he does not fully. 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. Like a window into their daytoday life, meridius census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
Maximus decimus meridius general of the northern armies. Details about 28mm ancient roman general set maximus decimus meridius unpainted. I was too young to remember my parents when i was kicked out at one month old, but judging from the way i was treated, im probably descended from texans. Decimus meridius 144192 was the commander of the armies of the north and the felix legions under the roman empire. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife.
Although he is a roman citizen and should not, under the roman laws, be a slave, maximus does not complain and quietly. Find all content by maximus decimus meridius find all threads by maximus decimus meridius profile posts latest activity postings about there are no messages on maximus decimus meridiuss profile yet. Maximus decimus meridius portrayed by russell crowe has every reason to throw stoicism to. Maximus maximus decimus meridius general of the northern armies.
My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the. 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. Magnus maximus was born into a noble family in the roman. Macrinus life was one of the inspirations for russell crowes character maximus decimus meridius in the 2000 feature film gladiator. Movie speech from gladiator general meridius addresses the roman cavalry a merican r hetoric. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions and. They were visibly tired, many were already wounded from past battles and yet they stood with resiliency fueled by abundant loyalty, admiration and love of their leader and his leadership qualities.
In 383 ce he usurped the western throne, rebelling against the legitimate emperor gratian. Maximus comics, a marvel comics villain who frequently opposes the fantastic four and the royal family of the inhumans. Maximus and commodus get together after the battle in the beginning. Dec 14, 20 maximus decimus meridius demonstrates the true definition of a tragic hero. Full text and audio and video of movie gladiator general meridius opening battle address american rhetoric. There are many events that occur within the characters lifetime that lead us to believe that he is a tragic hero. Marcus nonius macrinus was a roman senator and general during the reigns of the emperors. 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. Excerpt from the mosella of decimus magnus ausonius go now and incrust a smooth soil with phrygian inlay.
Maximus mayhem, an antagonist from the animated show m. Maximus decimus meridius is a paramount protagonist in the 2000 film gladiator, portrayed by russell crowe. Marcus aurelius, a reallife philosopher who is portrayed in the film, was a wellknown stoic who valued many of the same character traits that maximus decimus meridius displayed in gladiator. The duke of duck is one of the terrors of the old world. Discover and share maximus decimus meridius quotes. At the end of the movie, as maximus is dying, his consciousness fades to the afterlife and he experiences walking through a door which leads him to his lands as he remembered them. He couldnt simply have him killed, it would make maximus a martyr. May 14, 20 strength and honor, maximus decimus meridius said as he walked along a path created by his cleaved and hungry soldiers. Maximus decimus meridius was a high ranking roman general in command of multiple roman legions. Emperor commodusmaximus decimus meridius works archive.
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. Loyal servant to the true emperor, marcus aurelius. Strength and honor, maximus decimus meridius said as he walked along a path created by his cleaved and hungry soldiers. Maximus decimus meridius, the main character in ridley scotts film, gladiator. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies. In ad 180, hispanoroman general maximus decimus meridius intends to return to his home after he leads the roman army to victory against the germanic tribes near vindobona on the limes germanicus.
He was a prominent general in the roman army, particularly in the province of britain. Maximus and cecilia married, and had a son named decimus after his grandfather. He was the youngest general so appointed in roman history. It is true that there was, in the later empire, a general by the name of maximus who appears to have had revolutionary intentions.
An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. No filme, o dedicado general maximus e indicado pelo imperador romano marco aurelio 121 d. 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. 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. And i will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. Cunning, sneaky and stabby in the guise of a harmless breadchomper. The mosella of decimus magnus ausonius classic reprint. Commodus had to eliminate maximus, opposition was already rallying behind maximus, and commodus couldnt let it get any stronger. Commodus is a patricidal sweetheart and needs a hug. It was in 368 ce that maximus aided count theodosius to put down the great conspiracy 367 368 ce. Maximus decimus meridius was a fictional character created for the movie gladiator. Maximus, a supporting character, the name of a horse in disneys tangled.
Dec 08, 2014 like the stoics, maximus is not afraid of death, and ultimately sacrifices his life to save rome. Maximus decimus meridius his full name is stated only once in the film is a fictitious. This list is subcategorised by the position of each character whether they are actual roman citizens, roman provincials nonromans who were not actual slaves or slaves. Esl g2 mlg duck vs banana joe greenskins vs vampire counts total wa. It was in 368 ce that maximus aided count theodosius to put down the great conspiracy 367368 ce. The official explanation was that he was stabbed in the kidney, but i dont know. Maximus decimus meridius demonstrates the true definition of a tragic hero. Maximus decimus meridius gladiator stoicism in modern times. Maximus decimus meridius armor at skyrim nexus mods and. Emperor marcus aurelius tells maximus that his own son, commodus, is unfit to rule, and that he wishes maximus to succeed him, as regent, to restore the roman republic. Maximus gladiator quotes maximus aurelius quotes general maximus decimus meridius quotes i am maximus gladiator quotes commodus quotes abraham lincoln quotes albert einstein quotes bill gates quotes bob marley quotes bruce lee quotes buddha quotes confucius quotes. I was too young to remember my parents when i was kicked out at one month old, but judging from the way i was. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions, loyal servant to the true.
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