Julius Caesar: Most Powerful Political And Military Leader

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Julius Caesar was one of the most powerful political and military leaders throughout all of history. Throughout his life, he dominated the opposition with his tactful maneuvers and genius ideas. From being consul, conquering Gaul, winning the Civil War against an old ally, becoming dictator for life, and improving the Roman Republic as a whole, Caesar became an influential person for both ancient and modern times. Julius Caesar made his mark on the world that can never be erased from history. Before looking at the advancements made later in Caesar’s life, it is important to look at where he started. According to Crompton, Gaius Julius Caesar was born to Gaius Julius Caesar and Aurelia in Subaru, Rome on July 13, 100 B.C. Within the Roman Republic, …show more content…

Caesar marched with his men closer to the city of Rome. Eventually, Ducksters states, “Caesar took control of Rome in 49 BC and spent the next 18 months fighting Pompey. This turned into a Civil War. Throughout this war, Caesar’s military tactics and skill proved victorious. Recognizing his defeat, Pompey fled to Egypt with Caesar and his men hot on his tail. Unfortunately for him, the people of Egypt weren’t as welcoming as he first thought. Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII decided to kill Pompey. Furthermore, Ptolemy XIII decided to send Caesar Pompey’s head as a gift. Throughout the Civil War, two powerful allies of the past turned against each other, resulting in the rise of one and the fall of the other. Julius Caesar won the war because of his ingenious maneuvers, leadership, and respect among his men and …show more content…

They thought that Julius was no longer being a good leader and was too busy with enjoying the treatment of being almost royalty. According to an article, National Geographic states, “Many members of the Senate… resented Caesar’s popularity and arrogance.” They planned to assassinate him to remove him from power. Prior to the planned assassination, Julius was warned by an oracle to “Beware the Ides of March.” The Ides of March is also known as March 15. Instead of listening to the oracle, Julius Caesar went about his normal day. Unfortunately, Caesar would die on March 15, 44 BC. He was stabbed twenty three times by a group of senators. An old friend of Caesar was amongst the senators. According to legend, Julius Caesar’s last words were “Et tu Brute?” This translates to “And you Brutus?” These words show the supposed betrayal that Caesar experienced on his last day, ending the life of a genius military and political