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In the aftermath, the conspirators anticipated being hailed as liberators of the Republic. They miscalculated public sentiment, as the populace mourned Caesar's death, viewing him as a champion of the people rather than a tyrant. Mark Antony's impassioned funeral address, revealing Caesar's benevolent intentions and testament, ignited public fury against the assassins, ultimately labeling them as murderers rather than saviors.
The fallout from Caesar's assassination was swift and brutal. Rome erupted in chaos as the public rallied to honor their fallen leader, burning his body in a spontaneous memorial that resonated with the outpouring of grief. The conspirators faced exile and violent repercussions—ironically becoming the very tyrants they feared Caesar would embody.