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Caesar serves as quaestor in Spain, starting his political career.
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Caesar forms a political alliance with Pompey and Crassus, known as the First Triumvirate.
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Caesar leads the Roman army in the Gallic Wars, expanding Roman territory in modern-day France and Belgium.
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Caesar famously crosses the Rubicon River, declaring war on the Senate and Pompey, starting a civil war.
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Caesar defeats Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus in Greece, securing control of Rome.
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aesar is appointed dictator for 10 years, centralizing power in his hands.
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Caesar is named dictator perpetuo (dictator for life), making him the uncontested ruler of Rome.
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Following Caesar's assassination, Rome is thrown into chaos. Octavian, Caesar’s grandnephew and adopted son, returns to Rome and begins to gather support to avenge Caesar's death.
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Julius Caesar is assassinated by a group of senators, including Brutus and Cassius, ending his rule and triggering further political unrest.