Today in history: Death of Cato (not that one)

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

The most famous Cato, Cato the Younger, committed suicide in Utica after Republican forces lost to Caesar at the Battle of Thapsus. Unwilling to submit to Caesar, even for a pardon, he considered death the more honorable option. But his line at that point did not die out. His son, Marcus Porcius Cato, received Caesar's pardon, only to betray him by aligning with Brutus and Cassius. He followed them east after the assassination and fought at the Battle of Philippi. At the Second Battle, on 23 October, as Brutus' forces were being routed, Cato refused to retreat, and ran into the enemy line, without helmet or shield, to meet his death.

Badass way to go.

 

[Bill4411]

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Cato refused to retreat, and ran into the enemy line, without helmet or shield, to meet his death

Sounds like 3 different IU quarterbacks tonight.

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

The most famous Cato, Cato the Younger, committed suicide in Utica after Republican forces lost to Caesar at the Battle of Thapsus. Unwilling to submit to Caesar, even for a pardon, he considered death the more honorable option. But his line at that point did not die out. His son, Marcus Porcius Cato, received Caesar's pardon, only to betray him by aligning with Brutus and Cassius. He followed them east after the assassination and fought at the Battle of Philippi. At the Second Battle, on 23 October, as Brutus' forces were being routed, Cato refused to retreat, and ran into the enemy line, without helmet or shield, to meet his death.

Badass way to go.