Julius Caesar - Wikipedia

Julius Caesar was a Roman general, statesman, and author who became dictator of the Roman Republic before being assassinated in 44 BC.
He was a member of the First Triumvirate with Crassus and Pompey, an alliance that dominated Roman politics for years.
Caesar’s military success in the Gallic Wars greatly expanded his power and reputation.
His campaigns included invasions of Britain and the construction of a bridge across the Rhine.
Crossing the Rubicon in 49 BC broke with Pompey and the Senate and triggered a civil war.
Caesar defeated Pompey in that civil war and consolidated control over Rome.
As ruler, he introduced reforms including the Julian calendar, Senate expansion, veteran colonies, and wider citizenship.
He was proclaimed dictator for life in early 44 BC.
Brutus and Cassius helped lead the assassination of Caesar on the Ides of March.
Caesar’s death sparked new civil wars that ended with Octavian becoming Augustus and turning the Republic into the Roman Empire.

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