12 Legendary Friendships and Rivalries (Among Famous People)

Throughout history, there have been many legendary friendships and rivalries. Some of these relationships have been between individuals, while others have been between groups or nations. But what all of these relationships have in common is that they have shaped the course of history.
One of the most famous friendships was between Julius Caesar and Pompey. These two men were among the most powerful leaders in the Roman Empire. They were also friends from childhood. But their friendship ended when they became rivals for power. This rivalry eventually led to civil war, which resulted in Pompey's death and Caesar's rise to power.
Another legendary friendship was between Alexander the Great and Hephaestion. These two men were close companions during Alexander's conquests. They shared a deep bond of loyalty and trust. But their friendship came to an end when Hephaestion died of an illness. Alexander was so distraught that he ordered his body to be mummified and placed in a golden coffin.
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Kanye West & Taylor Swift

Source: BBC
C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkein

Source: C.S. Lewis Officite Website
Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison

Source: Vox
Biggie and Tupac

Source: Rolling Stone
Prince &. Michael Jackson

Source: Rolling Stone
Keith Richards & Elton John

Source: Rolling Stone
David Bowie and Peter Frampton

Source: Billboard
The Dassler Brothers

Source: The Guardian
Marilyn Monroe & Ella Fitzgerald

Source: Yahoo News
Whitney Houston & Aretha Franklin

Source: MTV News
Maya Angelou & James Baldwin

Source: New York Times
John Lennon & Bob Dylan

Source: The Atlantic