The term "traitors" generally refers to individuals who betray their country, cause, or allies by acting against their interests, often for personal gain or ideological reasons. Some of the most famous traitors in history include:
- Marcus Junius Brutus, who betrayed Julius Caesar by participating in his assassination in 44 B.C.
- Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus for 30 silver coins according to the New Testament
- Benedict Arnold, a prominent American Revolutionary War general who defected to the British side
- Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian politician who collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II
- Mir Jafar, who betrayed the Nawab of Bengal to the British in 1757, leading to British control over Bengal
- Klaus Fuchs, a scientist who passed atomic secrets to the Soviets during the Cold War
- Wang Jingwei, a Chinese leader who collaborated with Japan during its occupation of China
- Qin Hui, a Song Dynasty minister in China who thwarted efforts to reclaim the emperor from enemy forces
The concept of traitors also appears in popular culture and reality TV, such as the game shows titled "The Traitors" in the US and UK, where contestants labeled as "Traitors" try to eliminate others while deceiving participants.
There are also recent celebrity contestants on the reality series "Celebrity Traitors," but they are entertainers playing a game rather than historical or literal traitors.
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