Julius caesar was known for his brilliant political and war tactics. After the battle of pharsalus, he was appointed dictator for an indefinite period of time, and after the battle of thapsus he got a dictatorship for 10 years. After several alliances and military victories, he became dictator of the. He was of the julii family 85 bce date unknown became head of the family after his father died. Caesar held both the dictatorship and the tribunate, but alternated between the. Since he was earlier elected as consul, all his dictatorial powers have been given to him again. Roman general and statesman julius caesar turned the roman republic. This biography includes details of his romance with cleopatra and. Caesar the dictator caesar arrived back in rome in july of 46 bc, this time with the task of settling both the political and social situations. Julius caesars death julius caesar was assassinated by political rivals on the steps of the senate in rome. When caesar was dictator he established order and reduced congestion in rome.
One of the problems he had to face was widespread debt in rome. In 44, senators murdered augustus greatuncle julius caesar after he unconstitutionally named himself dictator for life. One of the initial crises with which caesar had to deal was widespread debt in rome, especially after the outbreak of civil war when lenders demanded repayment of loans and real estate values collapsed. In the era just prior to the time of julius caesar the roman republic was. His family were closely connected with the marian faction in roman politics. A timeline of the life of julius caesar san jose state university.
Julius caesar, celebrated roman general and statesman, who was assassinated. Julius caesar timeline ancient history encyclopedia. Julius caesar was stripped of high priesthood by sulla, an enemy of the julii family, who had become dictator of rome following victory over marius at the battle of the colline gate 1st november. Historical background follow the events of caesar s life through a timeline of the important dates. In power as the dictator of rome, sulla carried out an extensive program of. During his reign as dictator from 4944 bc, julius caesar had a number of notable impacts on the city of rome. Julius caesar timeline this timeline details the life of julius caesar from birth 100 bce to his assassination in 44 bce date details early years 100 bce july 12th or th born in rome. Julius caesar as dictator and ides of march 44 bc short. To deal with this, caesar ordered that property must be accepted for repayment at its prewar value.
In rome, caesar was appointed dictator, with mark antony as his master of the horse second in command. Known to many as the assassinated roman dictator, caesar was also a brilliant military leader who led his troops to victories against barbarians, egyptians, king pharnaces, and fellow romans who didnt agree with him. Julius caesar timeline this timeline details the life of julius caesar from birth 100 bce to. Julius caesar, dictator of rome, is stabbed to death in the roman senate. When the roman ruler sulla declared himself dictator, he began a systematic purge of his enemies and particularly of those who held to the. To continue watching video, please disable your ad blocking software and reload the page. Julius caesar named dictator julius caesar named himself romes dictator for life.
Though many, like cicero, tried to persuade caesar to return the republic to its previous form of government, caesar had no intention of giving up his hard fought gains. Caesar was first appointed as dictator in 49 bc after his return from spain. Contrast between pompey and caesar, later on caesar is defeated by others desire for power too. Julius caesar shakespeare timeline timetoast timelines. Caesar then pursued pompey to egypt, arriving soon after the murder of the general.
Photograph by hulton archive, getty culture reference. As sole roman ruler, caesar launched ambitious programs of reform within the. The history of caesars political appointments is complex and uncertain. Julius caesar was famous not only for his military and political successes, but also for his steamy relationship with cleopatra. Timeline of the life of gaius julius caesar life of the. Forum of caesar constructed in rome by julius caesar as another area to conduct judicial business. Caesar presided over his own election to a second consulship and then, after 11 days, resigned this dictatorship. Julius caesar continues the fight julius next battle was with cleopatra in egypt, and other battles quickly followed in 46 bc and 45 bc. Julius caesar was a roman general and politician who named himself dictator of the roman empire, a rule that lasted less than one year. Caesar changed the course of the history of the grecoroman world. Discover facts about the life of julius caesar what led him to make himself dictator of rome.