The movie Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe as Maximus, was released in 2000. He was played by Russell Crowe, who is widely known for portraying Jor-El and Bud White.. History. These Gladiator quotes will bring back the excitement you felt while watching the movie. When the gladiators, including Maximus, arrive in Rome, they are seen entering a sort of "holding area" with the words "LUDUS MAGNUS" written above the gate. Directed by Ridley Scott. Maximus Decimus Meridius, the main character in Ridley Scott's film, Gladiator; Maximus Mayhem, an antagonist from the animated show M.A.S.K.

Commodus is confronted by Maximus in the arena in this scene from Gladiator. Tetraites was a popular gladiator in ancient Rome, famous for his murmillones-styled fights which involved entering the arena bare chested wielding a sword and shield and wearing a helmet. He was a prominent general in the Roman army, particularly in the province of Britain.In 383 CE he usurped the Western throne, rebelling against the legitimate emperor Gratian. Rome is to screen the movie Gladiator, whose soundtrack will be played by a live orchestra, at the Circus Maximus on 8 and 9 June. Magnus Maximus, (died Aug. 27, 388), usurping Roman emperor who ruled Britain, Gaul, and Spain from ad 383 to 388.. A Spaniard of humble origin, Maximus commanded the Roman troops in Britain against the Picts and Scots. The emperor […] Paethias Demidus Arius, a legatus of Rome, had led legions against Gaul, Germania, Parthia and served under Vespasian in the Judean war. Though details of many of his fights remain largely undocumented, he is well known for … The megalomania of Commodus was not limited to the Colosseum. Maximus was a Roman Legatus (General) from Spain who Emperor Marcus Aurelius asked to succeed him instead of his son, Commodus, as Commodus was seen as corrupt. Outdoor screening of Gladiator with orchestra in Rome on 8-9 June. Maximus: 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.

Eventually, Maximus and his fellow gladiators are sent to Rome to perform for Commodus. And that’s what he did. Beginnings. Born at Rome c. 280 BC, Fabius was a descendant of the ancient patrician Fabia gens.He was the son or grandson of Quintus Fabius Maximus Gurges, three times consul and princeps senatus, and grandson or great-grandson of Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus, a hero of the Samnite Wars, who like Verrucosus held five consulships, as well as the offices of dictator and censor. Maximus Decimus Meridius is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the 2000 epic historical film Gladiator.. Maximus avoids being killed by tigers released into the arena and defeats Tigris, yet refuses to obey Commodus' command to perform the coup de grâce . The Circus Maximus was a chariot racetrack in Rome first constructed in the 6th century BCE. Outdoor screening of Gladiator with orchestra in Rome on 8-9 June. This remains their prison while in Rome. Magnus Maximus (c. 355 - August 28, 388 CE) was a Roman usurper and Western Roman Emperor from 383-388 CE. Following Gratian’s death, negotiations with the Eastern Emperor Theodosius led to Maximus being … With Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed.