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Birth Name: Gaius Iulius Caesar

Country of origin: Italy

Height: 5' 7"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Calpurnia

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Julius Caesar and The Gallic Wars

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[History] Julius Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War, by Caesar Himself, Audiobook

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Description: Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. He played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. In 60 BC, Caesar entered into a political alliance with Crassus and Pompey that was to dominate Roman politics for several years. Their attempts to amass power for themselves through populist tactics were opposed within the Roman Senate by the conservative elite, among them Cato the Younger with the frequent support of Cicero. Caesar's conquest of Gaul extended Rome's territory to the North Sea, and in 55 BC he conducted the first Roman invasion Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. He played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.

In 60 BC, Caesar entered into a political alliance with Crassus and Pompey that was to dominate Roman politics for several years. Their attempts to amass power for themselves through populist tactics were opposed within the Roman Senate by the conservative elite, among them Cato the Younger with the frequent support of Cicero. Caesar's conquest of Gaul extended Rome's territory to the North Sea, and in 55 BC he conducted the first Roman invasion of Britain. These achievements granted him unmatched military power and threatened to eclipse Pompey's standing. The balance of power was further upset by the death of Crassus in 53 BC. Political realignments in Rome finally led to a stand-off between Caesar and Pompey, the latter having taken up the cause of the Senate. Ordered by the senate to stand trial in Rome for various charges, Caesar marched from Gaul to Italy with his legions, crossing the Rubicon in 49 BC. This sparked a civil war from which he emerged as the unrivaled leader of the Roman world.

After assuming control of government, he began extensive reforms of Roman society and government. He centralised the bureaucracy of the Republic and was eventually proclaimed "dictator in perpetuity". A group of senators, led by Marcus Junius Brutus, assassinated the dictator on the Ides of March (15 March) 44 BC, hoping to restore the constitutional government of the Republic. However, the result was a series of civil wars, which ultimately led to the establishment of the permanent Roman Empire by Caesar's adopted heir Octavius (later known as Augustus). Much of Caesar's life is known from his own accounts of his military campaigns, and other contemporary sources, mainly the letters and speeches of Cicero and the historical writings of Sallust. The later biographies of Caesar by Suetonius and Plutarch are also major sources. ... (more)

Tags: Roman (2), General (2), Murder Victim (1), Statesman (1), Died Aged 55 (1), Triumvir (1), Born July 12 (1), Roman Military (1), Italian Military (1), Politicians In The Military (1), Writers In The Military (1), LGBT In The Military (1), Historical Figures In The Military (1), Born 100 BC (1), Died 44 BC (1), Roman Civil War (1), Enemy Of Rome (1), Roman Army (1), Roman Empire (1)

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"Brilliant military leader, statesman and author, Julius Caesar was a man of many trades. He conquered both Gaul and the Republic of Rome and made them his image. Caesar was known for his benevolence towards his enemies, so no wonder when he got assassinated many of his killers were actually his friends. It is said that when many other leaders gained power just for the sake of power, Caesar gained power to accomplish his vision."

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"Known for: Transitioning Rome from a republic to an empire Date of Death: March 15, 44 BC Cause of Death: Stabbing Perpetrators: Marcus Junius Brutus and over 30 other Roman Senators"

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