Roman Empires By Frederica 46 BCE Julius Caesar dictator 44 BCE Jesus Caesar`s Assassination 43 BCE Cicero 27 BCE Augustus Caesar;rise of Roman Empire 33 Crucifixion of Jesus 35 Paul converts to Christianity 70 Vergil 101 Under Trajan, Roman Empire reaches its greatest size 180 Death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius;beginning of decline of Empire 313 Emperor Constantine Converts to Christianity