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Julius Caesar was born on July 12th, 100 BCE and was the son of Gaius Julius Caesar III and Aurelia Cotta. Julius's father Gaius was a regional governor in Asia but Julius was not wealthy. After the death of Gaius in 85 BCE Julius started aligning himself with families that possessed influence within Rome.
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Caesar married Cornelia the daughter of a nobleman. Later they would have a daughter Julia Caesaris in 76 BCE. In 69 BCE, Cornelia passed away. Dictator Sulla did not approve since Cornelia’s father was Sulla’s political rival. Sulla ordered Caesar to divorce or lose his property. Since Caesar refused Sulla sentenced Caesar to death forcing Caesar to flee.
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After fleeing Caesar started to serve in the Roman military, first in the province of Asia and then in Cilicia. Caesar's influential friends eventually convinced Sulla to allow Caesar to return to Rome.
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After Sulla's death, Caesar came back to Rome. Upon his return, Caesar became a legal advocate. During his time as an advocate, Caesar gained fame from his public speaking.
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Caesar's influential ally Crassus was clashing with Roman General Pompey. Caesar noticed the power each of them possessed and brought them together. With the three of them working together no one in Rome could match up with them.
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Once Caesar became Consul (highest Roman political office) he assumed all power within Rome and neglecting his Coconsul Marcus Bibulus. Caesar was become resented among Roman Senators.
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Caesar would expand Rome by conquering Illyricum (Balcins), Cisalpine Gaul (Northern Italy), and Transalpine Gaul (Southern France). This allowed him to build a large military force. After his conquest of Gaul, he became beloved by the Roman people.
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Once Ceasar returned to Rome he was made dictator for life. Caesar eventually left for Egypt to hunt down Pompey and appointed Mark Anthony to watch Rome in his absence.
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With Crassus dead and Pompey betraying Caesar Rome fell into the political divide. Caesar decided to take back Rome the city he built up. Caesar brought his forces to the Rubicon River and crossed into Roman territory. Pompey fled and Ceasar took back Rome.
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Caesar was going to leave Rome once again to launch a new military campaign but before leaving he attended a meeting in the Senate. Many Senators were plotting his death and hid their daggers. Once they had surrounded Caesar he was assassinated.
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