Julius Caesar Timeline

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  • 100 BCE

    Julius Caesar Is Born

    Julius Caesar is born, later becoming the founder of the Roman Empire.
  • 84 BCE

    Caesar's Father Dies

    Caesar’s father, Gaius Julius Caesar, dies.
  • 81 BCE

    Caesar Becomes The Head of The Family

    Caesar becomes the head of the family after his father’s death.
  • 73 BCE

    Caesar Is Elected

    Caesar is elected quaestor and serves in Hispania.
  • 69 BCE

    Caesar Is Elected Aedile

    Caesar is elected aedile and produces lavish public games to gain popularity.
  • 65 BCE

    Caesar Is Elected Pontifex

    Julius becomes a member of a council of priests.
  • 63 BCE

    Caesar Is Elected Consul

    Caesar is elected consul and forms the First Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus.
  • 58 BCE

    Caesar Begins His Campaigns

    Caesar begins his campaigns in Gaul.
  • 55 BCE

    Caesar’s First Invasion of Britain.

    Jul 6. Caesar’s first invasion of Britain. Sep. The Second Triumvirate is formed with Pompey, Crassus, and Caesar.
  • 54 BCE

    Caesar's Second Campaign

    Caesar’s second campaign in Britain.
  • 53 BCE

    Caesar's Third Campaign

    Caesar’s third campaign in Britain. Jan 9. Crassus is killed in battle against the Parthians, ending the Second Triumvirate.
  • 49 BCE

    Caesar Crosses The Rubicon

    Jan 10. Caesar crosses the Rubicon, starting a civil war against Pompey. Aug 9. Caesar defeats Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus.
  • 48 BCE

    Caesar Lands In Egypt

    Sep. Caesar lands in Egypt and becomes involved in the civil war between Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy XIII. Oct 31. Caesar defeats the last remnants of Pompey’s forces in Africa.
  • 47 BCE

    Caesar Defeats The Remains of Pompey’s Forces

    Mar. Caesar defeats the remains of Pompey’s forces in Spain. Jul 26. Caesar is appointed dictator for ten years.
  • 46 BCE

    Caesar Celebrates

    Jul 25. Caesar celebrates his quadruple triumph in Rome. Oct. Caesar reforms the Roman calendar, creating the Julian calendar.
  • 45 BCE

    Caesar Defeats The Last remnants of Pompey’s Supporters

    Feb 18. Caesar defeats the last remnants of Pompey’s supporters at the Battle of Thapsus. Mar 15. Caesar is appointed dictator for life. Jul 13. Caesar is awarded the title of “father of his country.”
  • 44 BCE

    Caesar Is Assassinated

    Caesar is assassinated by a group of senators, led by Marcus Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus.