Marcus Porcius Cato the Younger was a Roman statesman and orator who lived during the 1st century BC. He was known for his staunch opposition to Julius Caesar and his support for the traditional Roman Republic. Cato was a principled and uncompromising figure, advocating for conservative values and opposing the rise of autocratic rule. He is remembered for his integrity and commitment to Roman ideals, as well as his tragic end when he chose to take his own life rather than live under Caesar's dictatorship.