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Julius Caesar
- Caesar was a smart leader.
- From 58 to 51 B.C., he led an army that conquered Gaul.
- In 49 B.C., Caesar violated the terms of his military assignment when he crossed the Rubicon River into Italy.
- He became the only consul in 45 B.C.
- In 44 B.C., he became dictator for life.
- On March 15, 44 B.C., Caesar had plans to attend a meeting of the senate. At the meeting a group of senators gathered around Caesar, pulled out their knives and stabbed him.