William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar BBC by Sayed Youssef 2. As a man of great energy, varied interests, and significant achievements, he would hold the offices of high priest, judge, military tribune, and provincial governor, among others. He played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Gaius Scribonius Curio, (died 49 bc), Roman politician, partisan of Julius Caesar against Pompey.He was the son of a statesman and orator of the same name. Julius Caesar Model Politician or A Selfish Dictator. Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman aristocrat, politician, and general who used his military success to gain political dominance during the closing years of the Roman Republic. https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/j/Julius_Caesar.htm The Julio-Claudian Family Tree (abbreviated version) NOTE: In the above, the angled, brown lines indicate the path of the first Emperors of Rome, which only parenthetically followed any father-son, rhyme or reason line of descent. Caesar and Politics. His father, also Gaius Julius Caesar, was a Praetor who governed the province of Asia and his mother, Aurelia Cotta, was of noble birth. He took opportunities and used them to their fullest for self improvement. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman politician and general who played a critic role in the events that led the rise of the Roman Empire. Gaius Julius Caesar Roman senator, proconsul of Asia province. The end of the second century BCE witnessed the rise of new families in Roman politics. For correct astrological charts, the date must be given in the Julian calendar. Julius Caesar was a Roman general and politician who named himself dictator of the Roman Empire, a rule that lasted less than one year before he … Unlike other vampires, he had less of a human appearance, as his body was heavily aged, with all his teeth being fangs and his fingernails being sharp like claws. Julius Caesar, in full Gaius Julius Caesar, (born July 12/13, 100? Although he was born into the Julian gens, one of the oldest patrician families in Rome, Caesar was always a member of the democratic or popular party. General, politician, and master of propaganda, Gaius Julius Caesar, better known as Julius Caesar, is closely associated with the fall of the Roman Republic. Gaius Julius Caesar, known as Julius Caesar, was a Roman politician, general, and notable author of Latin prose. Clearly, Caesar was an ambitious, influential and successful leader. He described his war in Gaul in his memoirs Comments on the Gallic War in 7 books (Aulo Hircije added the eighth), and the civil war against Pompey in his work Comments on the Civil War in 3 books. His impact on western history is enormous: he was chiefly responsible for incorporating Gaul (i.e. His aunt Julia was the wife of Gaius Marius, leader of the Popular faction. Gaius Julius Caesar Julius Caesar served as a key ruler in creating the Roman Empire. However, before his rivalry with Pompey began, he had made an effort to work with him. Gaius Coin of Caesar (the dictator), stressing his family's claim to be descendants of Aeneas . Caesar's life was pretty colourful and there is so much to learn about him. Gaius was one of the three praenomina regularly used by the Julii Caesares, the others being Lucius and Sextus. Rise to Power . Julius Caesar: Roman Politician and General. Sextus Julius Caesar III (a politician and supporter of Gaius Marius) Julia Caesaris (wife of Gaius Marius) Gaius Julius Caesar III [see what I mean?] Gaius Julius Caesar, better known as Caligula, is an essential character of Dracula Untold.He is the first vampire to be recorded in history, perhaps the progenitor of the vampire race. He is also known as a notable author of Latin prose. Home / Public Figures / Julius Caesar: Roman Politician and General. the Roman Empire, as well as indirectly for the same with regards to Britain. Gaius Julius Caesar[b] (Classical Latin orthography: CAIVS IVLIVS CAESAR, Classical Latin: [ˈɡaː.i.ʊs ˈjuː.li.ʊs ˈkae̯.sar]; 13 July 100 BC[1] – 15 March 44 BC[2]), mostly known as Julius Caesar (Classical Latin: IVLIVS CAESAR), was a Roman politician, general, and notable author of Latin prose. 108 of 'Cæsar's Conquest of Gaul' (11253491253).jpg 2,477 × 1,988; 1.17 MB Apart from being a military leader and politician, Gaius Julius Caesar also distinguished himself as a writer. Julius Caesar was a massively powerful Roman general and politician, and he won many battles for Rome, expanding the Roman empire. Characteristics such as confidence and charisma made Caesar a born leader. We have included some key points you can teach your child. ... Also known as Gaius Julius Caesar (July 100 BC - March 44 BC). Overview. Media in category "Julius Caesar" The following 45 files are in this category, out of 45 total. modern France) into the Mediterranean world i.e. He played a … Jump to navigation Jump to search. Gaius Julius Caesar, known simply as Julius Caesar, was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. He benefited from the patronage of his uncle by marriage, Caius Marius Marius, Caius, c.157 B.C.–86 B.C., Roman general. Previous Next View Larger Image; Gaius Julius Caesar was born 12 July 100 BCE (though some cite 102 as his birth year). You Decide! Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC), usually called Julius Caesar, was a Roman politician and general who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman aristocrat, politician, military leader, Dictator, and author, active in the last decades of the Roman Republic, in the first century BC. Being a popular leader especially among the middle class, Caesar managed to expand the geographic reach as well as establishing the imperial system to form what became the Roman Empire. He was also a historian and author of Latin prose. He lived well beyond his means, and started down a course of extravagance, both for political gain and personal pleasure. Gaius Julius Caesar was the name of several members of the gens Julia in ancient Rome.It was the full name (tria nomina) of the dictator Julius Caesar, as well as other prominent men of the Roman Republic, including the dictator's father and grandfather. Upload media Wikipedia: Name in native language: C.Iulius C.f. Caesar, Julius (Caius Julius Caesar), 100? Category:Gaius Julius Caesar III. Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC), known as Julius Caesar, was a Roman politician, general, and notable author of Latin prose. Gaius Julius Caesar (, ; 12 or 13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC), known by his nomen and cognomen Julius Caesar, was a populist Roman dictator, politician, and military general who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.wikipedia Latin is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Brilliant general, orator, politician and writer. Gaius Julius Caesar: Man of the People or Power-Hungry Politician? He wrote both works in the third person. A man of profound charisma who was well known for his pivotal military campaigns, Caesar was also an author and a shrewd developer of military propaganda . The most famous Roman in history. His family had noble, patrician roots, although they were neither rich nor influential in this period. Gaius julius Caesar[1] or Gaius Julius Caesar in modern English spelling (13 July, 100 BC – 15 March, 44 BC) was a Roman military and political leader. And lets not forget his extensive womanising. He is considered one of the world’s greatest generals and a wise politician. Gaius Julius Caesar (The Tusculum portrait, perhaps the only surviving sculpture of Caesar made during his lifetime) photo: Gautier Poupeau, license cc-by-2.0. Caesar, Caius Julius; Caesar, C. Iuluis; Caesar, Cajus Julius) found : Will, W. Caesar, c2009: p. 12 (Gaius Iulius Caesar) found : Wikipedia, viewed May 29, 2012 (Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman and a distinguished writer of Latin prose. Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC), usually called Julius Caesar, was a Roman politician and general who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. This object is part of "Scan The World". JULIUS CAESAR, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Set for Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2017 from broadwayworld.com. Gaius Julius Caesar Strabo (c.130-87): Roman politician and author. Caesar returned to Rome in 73 BC as a member of the college of Pontiffs, and immediately began working on his political career. Caesar’s career helped change Rome’s government from republic to empire in the first century before Christ.Julius Caesar’s great-nephew, Augustus, was considered to be the first emperor of Rome and ruled at the time of Jesus’ birth. Sleazy Politician: Caesar sometimes seems to resemble a modern politician in his concern with vote-buying, etc. Biography (Note, common lexica including the Wikipedia give Caesar's birth date as 13 July, which however refers to the old Roman calendar. Julius Caesar; Caesar and Politics; Caesar and Politics. Early Life. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. 102/100 BCE: Gaius Julius Caesar was born (by Caesarean section according to an unlikely legend) of Aurelia and Gaius Julius Caesar, a praetor. The reforms proposed by Tiberius and Gaius Sempronius Gracchus, and the supremacy of general Gaius Marius, had deeply shaken the political world. Par for the course in the late Republic, of course. Julius Caesar (100–44 bc).Roman general, politician, and author. Gaius Julius Caesar, known as "Julius Caesar", Caius Julius or simply Caesar, was a Roman politician and general.In 49 B.C., he played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.. B.C.–44 B.C., Roman statesman and general. Caesar rose to become one of the most powerful politicians through a number of is accomplishments, notably his victories in the Gallic Wars. 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