Júlio César

Birth: 0100-07-12 , Roma

Death: 0044-03-15 , Teatro de Pompeu

Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who played a crucial role in the events that led to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. He became a prominent figure through his military conquests, especially in the Gallic Wars. Caesar formed a political alliance known as the First Triumvirate with Crassus and Pompey. After the death of Crassus and the subsequent falling out with Pompey, Caesar crossed the Rubicon, triggering a civil war from which he emerged as the supreme leader of Rome. He was appointed dictator for life but was assassinated in 44 BC by a group of senators.

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O Julius Caesar, thou art mighty yet.

I tell you that which you yourselves do know,

But yesterday the word of Caesar might

For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth,

You all did see, that on the Lupercal

O judgement, thou art fled to brutish beasts

The noble Brutus

[ Proverb quoted by Caesar as he crossed the Rubicon River in defiance of restrictions on his army :] The die is cast.

You too, my son?

I had rather be the first man among those fellows than the second man in Rome.

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Gaius Julius Caesar (100 BC – 44 BC) was one of the most influential military and political leaders in Roman history. Born into a patrician family, he rose rapidly through the military and political ranks, culminating in his appointment as consul in 59 BC. His most famous campaign was the Gallic Wars (58-50 BC), where he conquered vast territories for Rome and greatly expanded his influence and wealth. Caesar is known for his brilliant military strategy, his charismatic leadership skills, and his ability to inspire loyalty in his troops. He was also a prolific writer, with his 'Commentaries on the Gallic War' and 'Commentaries on the Civil War' offering insightful accounts of his military exploits. Caesar's rise to absolute power raised concerns among senators who feared the destruction of the Republic. On March 15, 44 BC, he was stabbed to death in the Senate by a group of conspirators, including Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus, an event that plunged Rome into another series of civil wars.