Julius Caesar
Also known as Divine Julius
Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general, statesman, and author who was the dictator of the Roman Republic almost continuously from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC. A member of the First Triumvirate, he led the Roman armies through the Gallic Wars and defeated his political rival Pompey in Caesar's civil war. He consolidated power and proclaimed himself dictator for life in 44 BC, which contributed to the political conditions that led to the collapse of the Roman Republic and the emergence of the Roman Empire. For his role in these events, he is regarded as one of the most influential historical figures.
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Julius Caesar was a Roman general and politician who ruled as dictator from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC, famous for conquering Gaul and winning a civil war against his rival Pompey. He is considered one of history's most influential figures because his consolidation of power and declaration of himself as dictator for life set in motion the events that transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.
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- Born
- 23 April 1484
- Died
- 21 October 1558
- Works
- 88
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Spouse(s) PartnerCleopatra VII (mistress) ChildrenJulia Caesarion (unacknowledged) Augustus (adoptive)
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