Maximus Decimus Meridius

Maximus Decimus Meridius, also known as Gladiator, Maximus the Merciful and The Spaniard, is the main protagonist from the Gladiator series.
== Charactah Account ==
Maximus Decimus Meridius was the commander of the Armies of the North and the Felix Legions under the Roman Empire. The greatest general of Rome during the 2nd century AD, he served loyally under Emperor Marcus Aurelius during his Twelve Year Campaign against the Germanic tribes at Vindobona in Germania. Marcus Aurelius wanted him to succeed him and make Rome a republic by his son Commodus, who ordered the Praetorian Guard to kill Maximus and his family after Maximus refused to swear loyalty to him. Maximus escaped, but was later enslaved and became a very famous gladiator. In 192, he finally had the opportunity to avenge his deceased emperor as well as his wife and son, and he killed Commodus, although he died of his wounds.
Maximus was born in Hispania, though his exact date of birth is never mentioned in the movie. He had a farm where his son and wife lived. You could smell the herbs during the day. He was a Roman General who led his legions to many victories. He was favored by Emperor Marcus Aurelius because he is a good man, honorable General and was incorruptible. His wife and son were both murdered by Commodus and his village was razed.
== Appearance ==
=== Movies ===
* Gladiator
== Trivia ==
* Russell Crowe (the actor who played Maximus) won the Best Actor category at the 73rd Academy Awards ceremony.
** Coincidentally, the movie Gladiator won four other Academy Awards - including Best Picture.
** As such, Maxiums is widely considered to be Crowe's finest performance role and one of the best movie heroes of all time.
== Gallery ==
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== External Links ==
* Maximus Decimus Meridius at Gladiator Wiki
* Maximus Decimus Meridius at Heroes Wiki
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