Full Name Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. The crowd called on Maximus to kill his opponent, but he instead spared him by dropping his axe, in an act of defiance against the current emperor. He is then sold off to be a gladiator in North Africa and is now owned by a former gladiator called Antonius Proximo who was granted freedom by Marcus Aurelius a long time ago. General of the Felix Legions. His combat ability means that Proximo would send him and his compatriots to Rome for the grandiose games prepared by the current Emperor Commodus. Loyal servant to the true Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Je vous dirais…, Des guerriers qui sont prêts à donner leur vie…, Putain, j’vois ici les hommes les plus forts et…, Chaque personne qu’on s’autorise à aimer, est…. He is then forced to fight Commodus, who rigs the fight in his favor by stabbing Maximus in stomach before the fight begins. 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, Father to a murdered son, Husband to a murdered wife, And I will have my vengeance -- in this life or … La fleur parfaite est chose rare. Mature pages are recommended for those who are 18 years of age and older. Otherwise, you should close this page and view another page. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. However, Maximus, being an experienced general, rallies his allies in the arena and form a circular shield formation impenetrable to chariot attacks, then had them flip over one of the approaching chariots with their shields. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. Connectez-vous ou inscrivez-vous si vous n'avez pas encore de compte. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. Although Maximus initially refused to be emperor, he belatedly accepted the offer. Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius… Maximus Decimus Meridius is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the 2000 epic historical film Gladiator. Powers/Skills Family The HeroTragic HeroVengeful Warrior. They say an Englishman's home is his castle. However, he managed to evade the tigers and even kill one despite still fighting an experienced gladiator. Winning in battles with his army (formerly) Get his revenge for his family's death by killing Commodus (succeeded) Honor the wishes of Marcus Aurelius (succeeded) Escape the Coliseum and rejoin with his army group (failed) Alias Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. Occupation On pourrait…, Dites moi comment il est mort. If you are 18 years or older or are comfortable with graphic material, you are free to view this page. Do-Gooder 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. Emperor Marcus Aurelius (deceased) Lucilla General Quintus Antonius Proximo Cicero Senator Gracchus Senator Gaius Juba Hagen Other gladiators Roman citizens Felix Legions Maximus had won many battles for Rome with his Felix Legions, although the recent battle against the Germanic tribes left him scarred despite it being a victory too due to the loss of men close to him. The name Maximus Decimus Meridius, it just flowed well." Commodus then consolidates his power with help from Quintus, another Legatus who betrayed Maximus. Connectez-vous ou inscrivez-vous si vous n'avez pas encore de compte. In a conversation with Marcus Aurelius, Maximus says the fecund soil of his farm is "black like my wife's hair". Very high fighting skills High intelligence Immense physical strength Superb leadership Maximus Decimus Meridius is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the 2000 epic historical film Gladiator. Commander of the Armies of the North. Maximus' habit of rubbing soil before each fight references the attachment and affection to his former life as a farmer. 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. However, in a fit of rage, Commodus kills Aurelius, then sends his men to kill Maximus' wife and son. Père d’un fils assassiné, époux d’une femme assassinée, et j’aurai ma vengeance dans cette vie ou dans l’autre. But for Maximus Decimus Meridius - or just plain Tony to his friends - there is no place like Rome. Juba, Hagen and other gladiators who had fought under the command of Maximus were freed upon his dying wishes, and Juba had buried effigies of his wife and son where Maximus fell in an act of respect. Maximus chose to conspire with Proximo, Lucilla, and senators such as Gracchus and Gaius and the Felix Legions via Cicero. The crowd cheered Maximus on regardless. Mon nom est Maximus Desimus Meridius, commandant en chef des armées du nord, général des légions Félix, fidèle serviteur du vrai empereur Marc Aurel. He was played by Russell Crowe, who is widely known for portraying Jor-El and Bud White. Maximus would be freed and sent back to his still loyal legions to lead them and take Rome back from the current emperor. Père d’un fils assassiné, époux d’une femme assassinée, et j’aurai ma vengeance dans cette vie ou dans l’autre. contains mature content that may include coarse language, sexual references, and/or graphic violent images which may be disturbing to some. Gladiator He is designated the legendary figure "Hannibal" and his fellow gladiators are designated the "Carthaginians" to be slaughtered by "Romans" in chariots in an imitation of the Battle of Zama. My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius.? Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. Wife (deceased) Son (deceased) Lucilla declared Maximus to be a soldier of Rome and General Quintus had the Praetorians escort his body being carried by workers out of the arena, while leaving the body of Commodus behind. Proximo and Cicero were also killed in the skirmish but Juba and Hagen survived. Commodus was angry that the "Carthaginians" managed to win, but is curious to meet the leading gladiator while followed by General Quintus and his Praetorian Guard. General (formerly)GladiatorRebel The general refused, having seen their emperor being dishonorable, and prevented the Praetorians from giving their swords to Commodus. Il faut être connecté pour pouvoir proposer une vidéo. It was also the moment that Lucilla, the sister of Commodus and former lover of Maximus, had fallen in love with him again. The next battle in the arena would pit Maximus against a retired gladiator known by the name of Tigris in an attempt by Commodus to have him eliminated. Although this left Maximus an easy attack option against Commodus, he chose to do a knife fight by dropping his sword too and eventually stabbed his opponent in the neck. Maximus had committed actions in the battles in complete defiance of Commodus, and both Roman citizens and senators are seizing on this opportunity to mock Commodus for his corruption and weakness and praise Maximus for his daring feats. 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). Enemies Emperor Commodus Praetorian Guard (formerly) Senator Falco General Quintus (formerly) Goals He was played by Russell Crowe, who is widely known for portraying Jor-El and Bud White. Her son Lucius Verus also became a fan of him. At my signal, unleash hell. 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. Hobby Loving his Family (formerly) Fighting enemies of Rome (formerly) Fighting his enemies in the Coliseum And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. The two clash, with workers at the edges unleashing tigers against Maximus specifically. Maximus "the Spaniard" Decimus Meridius (144-192) was the commander of the Armies of the North and the Felix Legions under the Roman Empire.