Who Betrayed Maximus in Gladiator

Who was the traitor in Gladiator?

Cicero was the servant of Roman General Maximus Meridius and his friend. He was later betrayed by Lucilla and was killed as a result.

Why was Maximus betrayed in Gladiator?

Maximus had been labelled a traitor to the empire: now led by Commodus, after the death of Marcus Aurelius. Maximus had been tasked by Marcus Aurelius to reform the Roman state as a republic, handing rule over to the people; this removed Commodus’ birthright, hence his slating Maximus for execution.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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