Forums maximus decimus meridius what exactly killed maximus. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. Dec 08, 2014 like the stoics, maximus is not afraid of death, and ultimately sacrifices his life to save rome. Or he could try to read actual modern history books, instead of an online encyclopedia who quotes a historian gibbon whose major thesis has been more or less discredited for over fifty years. I was too young to remember my parents when i was kicked out at one month old, but judging from the way i was. May 14, 20 strength and honor, maximus decimus meridius said as he walked along a path created by his cleaved and hungry soldiers. 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.
An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Marcus nonius macrinus was a roman senator and general during the reigns of the emperors. Maximus the gladiator challenges the new emperors rule, avenging himself against commodus to restore his former honour as a true son of rome. Maximus and commodus get together after the battle in the beginning.
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. Maximus decimus meridius deadliest fiction wiki fandom. The official explanation was that he was stabbed in the kidney, but i dont know. 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. Details about 28mm ancient roman general set maximus decimus meridius unpainted. He later served as a gladiator in the arena after he escaped commodus. He couldnt simply have him killed, it would make maximus a martyr. And i will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. In 383 ce he usurped the western throne, rebelling against the legitimate emperor gratian. Commodus is a patricidal sweetheart and needs a hug. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. Loyal servant to the true emperor, marcus aurelius. Maximus decimus meridius was a high ranking roman general in command of multiple roman legions. Maximus mayhem, an antagonist from the animated show m.
Maximus decimus meridius was a composite character and he held real traits of many different men throughout romes history. Maximus decimus meridius his full name is stated only once in the film is a. 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. And at the end he throws maximus sword away from him rather than to him before the fight. Was quintus jealous andor resenful of maximus, maybe this is why he went along with commodus so easily. Buy gladiatormy name is maximus decimus meridius by scatman as a tshirt, classic tshirt, triblend tshirt, lightweight hoodie, fitted scoop tshirt, fitted vneck tshirt, relaxed fit tshirt, graphic tshirt, poster, throw pillow, to. Decimus meridius maximus, 19th emperor of the romans. 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. Fine out when the books that make up the bible were actually gathered. From historical documents, mainly in the writings of cassius dio, there is an. He had to kill his name first and defeating maximus the invincible in a single combat would achieve that purpose. Dec 14, 20 maximus decimus meridius demonstrates the true definition of a tragic hero. 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.
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. The duke of duck is one of the terrors of the old world. During the course of the movie he loses his land and family. Only when its obvious maximus is going to win does he come back around and refuse to assist commodus. Decimus was also the middle name of maximus, russell crowes gladiator character.
There was a general named diocletian that, like maximus, was born on a lower level of society. Type help in console and then type exactly maximus d it should bring up a list of four items or so, make sure you spawn the npc so you can just kill him and get the armor faster, i may just end up creating a follower to have it. Decimus meridius 144192 was the commander of the armies of the north and the felix legions under the roman empire. Esl g2 mlg duck vs banana joe greenskins vs vampire counts total wa.
Maximus decimus meridius portrayed by russell crowe has every reason to throw stoicism to the wind and live in a ragefilled bloodbath. Maximus decimus meridius was a fictional character created for the movie gladiator. Maximus is an entirely fictitious character, but seems. In the movie, maximus decimus meridius is portrayed as having a much different later life, losing his family and being sold into slavery.
Decimus is a name that was not only given occasionally to nineteenth century babies, but also to several notable literary characters in the works of wilkie collins and anthony trollope. Big chief studios are proud to present a stunning character portrait of general maximus decimus meridius, crafted in the style of traditional roman busts. Diocletian was also named heir, and accepted the title of emperor. The quote comes ridley scotts gladiator starring russell crowe as maximus, the titular gladiator of the film. Maximus decimus meridius armor at skyrim nexus mods and. Commodus had to eliminate maximus, opposition was already rallying behind maximus, and commodus couldnt let it get any stronger. Although there may be parts where he does not fully. 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. He eventually killed commodus, but died shortly after.
Crowe portrays roman general maximus decimus meridius, who is betrayed when commodus, the ambitious son. Maximus decimus meridius is a paramount protagonist in the 2000 film gladiator, portrayed by russell crowe. May 31, 2019 emperor commodusmaximus decimus meridius. 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 maximus decimus meridius general of the northern armies. Nov 27, 2011 when the masked maximus wins in the coliseum, the caesar, not knowing his true identity goes to meet him. Maximus decimus meridius gladiator stoicism in modern times. The movie is about a former roman general who, because he didnt give his fealty to commodus played by joaquin pheonix and after some heartbreaking events. Magnus maximus was born into a noble family in the roman province of gallaecia. Maximus decimus meridius was a composite character and he. While aurelius and maximus are on campaign in germania, aurelius tells maximus that. Buy tanishka exports medieval gladiator armor fully wearable costume maximus decimus meridius helmet.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Maximus decimus meridius demonstrates the true definition of a tragic hero. Tanishka exports medieval gladiator armor fully wearable. 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. The removal of the mask is accompanied by a maximus speech. There are many events that occur within the characters lifetime that lead us to believe that he is a tragic hero. I recently watched the movie gladiator, an epic film set in ancient rome, chronicling the conflicting lives of maximus decimus meridius, the top general of the roman army and marcus aurelius commodus antoninus augustus, the son of marcus aurelius antoninus augustus and the heir apparent to rome. He and his followers even went so far as to reject the creation story in the old testament. 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. 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. Other latin names such as nero and tiberius are also hot on nameberry right now. Maximus decimus meridius, the main character in ridley scotts film, gladiator.
Edit tab maximus decimus meridius is a fictional hispanicroman general and the protagonist of the 2000 film gladiator. Join facebook to connect with maximus decimus meridius and others you may know. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions, loyal servant to the true. Strength and honor, maximus decimus meridius said as he walked along a path created by his cleaved and hungry soldiers.
My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the. Maximus is an accomplished general, and a close friend of the aging emperor marcus aurelius. Maximus, a supporting character, the name of a horse in disneys tangled. Gladiator was a film released in 2000 starring russell crowe that focused on general maximus decimus meridius, who was enslaved after escaping his. Emperor commodusmaximus decimus meridius works archive. Diocletian worked his way up through ranks to become the bodyguard of the emperor, and eventually a general. I have watched this movie numerous times but, this time, watched it with a set of eyes. 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. A hispanoroman legatus forced into becoming a slave who seeks revenge against commodus. Gladiator roman character general maximus decimus meridius.
Cunning, sneaky and stabby in the guise of a harmless breadchomper. Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama film directed by ridley scott and written by david. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies. 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.
Stoics stressed the importance of understanding what. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions and. A place to discuss gladiator the movie, the character and gladiator fanfiction new follow forum follow topic. My name is maximus decimus meridius, commander of the armies of the north. Decimus meridius maximus, 19th emperor of the romans page 2.
Maximus comics, a marvel comics villain who frequently opposes the fantastic four and the royal family of the inhumans. 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. When a roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by a corrupt prince, he comes to rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. He was a prominent general in the roman army, particularly in the province of britain. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name meridius.
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. We all have watched ridley scotts movie, but what is the true story of the gladiator. 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. His son and wife were murdered by the orders of commodus, the emperors son, out of jealously for maximus bond with the emperor. 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. Maximus decimus meridius general of the northern armies. 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. Although he is a roman citizen and should not, under the roman laws, be a slave, maximus does not complain and quietly. Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical action drama film directed by ridley scott and written by. Decimus meridius maximus, 19th emperor of the romans thread starter tim811. Jul 17, 2012 decimus meridius maximus, 19th emperor of the romans.
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