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How did Julius come to power?
War broke out between Caesar and the senate. Caesar won the war and became dictator for life in the Roman world in 48 B.C.
Is Julius Caesar a tragedy which emanated from a real historical tragedy?
Yes. Julius Caesar, the dictator of Rome, had many enemies amongst the upper class. They did indeed conspire to kill him in the senate on the Ides of March, Mar 15th 44BC. His was attacked by up to sixty people and died from 23 stab wounds. After his death civil war broke out. So Shakespeare's play is fairly accurate.
Did Juslius Caesar have a job?
yes he did, he was for many years, while Pompey and Crassus were alive he shared a joint consul (like joint presidency) with them, but when Crassus died, friction between the two remaining joint consuls (Pompey and Julius) became hostile. A war broke out between Julius Caesar and the Pompey Magnus who, was back be the senate. When Caesar finally defeated Pompey, he declared himself singular Consul of Rome for life and the Senate of Rome ratified it. therefore the direct answer is he made himself dictator and Emperor of Rome, the First Emperor to be exact.
Which country was the Roman Empire and Julius Caesar from?
Some of the official titles he held were: Pontifex Maximus High priest of Jupiter Quaestor Military Tribune Consul He had won a civic crown (2nd highest military honour) Governor of Spain Imperator
What is the effect of Marc Antony's speech after the death of Caesar?
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Why was Julius Caesar able to overthrow the roman republic and become dictator or Rome for life?
JuliusCaesardid not overthrow the Republic. When he was assassinated, Rome was still a republic. The dictator was anextraordinaryofferof state which was created under the Republic. He was normally appointed bysenatorialdecree for a period of 6 months to deal with emergencies. The term dictator did not have the same meaning as it has today. JuliusCaesarhad himself firstappointeddictator in 49 BC to preside over his own election as consul and resigned from the post after 11 days. He then was appointed dictator for one year in 48 BC. Although this was more than the usual 6 months, it was not totally unprecedented.Anotherman, Sulla, had been appointed dictator for one year 34 year earlier. Caesar broke the mould in 47 BC when he had himself appointed dictator for 10 years. In 44 BC he was appointed dictator for life. JuliusCaesarmanaged to achieve the above through the enormous power heacquiredthrough victories in his civil war against his opponents. In 47 BC the ranks of the senators weredepletedas many of them died in the war. Caesar filled the vacancies with his supporters andincreasedthe size of thesenatefrom 600 to 900. The new 300 senators were also his supporters. Thus he weakened the opposition of the senate, which further helped him toconcentratepower in his hands.
Did Caesar marry cleapatra?
Julius Caesar never wedded Cossutia, she belonged to an Equestian family (look up equestrian). Although Cossutia's family was seen to be wealthy Julius Caesar broke off their engagement. Some say from reading the first page of SUETONIUS (his book the twelve caesars) that Cossutia is Caesar's first wife, some how mis-interpreted they are. Considering clearly written was "he broke an engagement" and "instead, he married Cornelia.." Cornelia was the daughter of four time consul Cinna, and yet also Cinna was a friend and supporter who allied himself Marius. Julius Caesar is son to the Brother of Marius's wife. so inconclusion you can look at it this way, financially better would of been with Cossutia. But politically by family and further strenghtening his link with Marius, or with Marian supporters (political power by popular vote of the assembly/people).
How did Julius Caesar gain power?
Caesar started his political career as a speaker and lawyer (if I'm right). He then started involving himself in politics more and tried to get the support of 'the people'. He entered a political alliance between Pompey and Crassus (Both very powerful men in that time). After Crassus died only Caesar and Pompey were left. Caesar eventually started a civil war which he won. (Caesar said he was forced to because Pompey refused to disband his armies, Caesar would disband his but only if Pompey also disbanded his armies) He became Dictator of the Roman Empire until he was assassinated by senators including Brutus. Some information might be incorrect since I'm only 16 years old, I've read Caesar's biography but I might've forgotten something.
Why was Julius Caesar for expansion of Rome?
Julius Caesar, like all generals of his time, was out for military glory and the prestige that military recognition brought with it. Every victory added to his enhancement in the eyes of the public. His invasion and conquest of Gaul was for all these reasons plus another very important one. Caesar was broke and deeply in debt when he left for Gaul. The Gallic wars made him, not only the military hero of the time, but also a multimillionaire.
When did Caesar make himself emperor?
Julius Caesar never declared himself anything except insulted. That's why he started the civil war by crossing the Rubicon. Any other position or honor that he held, such as dictator, was given to him by the senate.
Was Julius Caesars threat to the Senate and the political foundation of the Roman Republic real or imagined?
That all depended on whether you were a pleb (commoner) or a noble. The nobles believed that Caesar posed a great threat to Rome as he was a very powerful person. One concept the nobles did not appreciate was the contempt Caesar displayed for Roman traditions. Caesar broke many traditions that were set by the Roman senate, including the depiction of people on the currency.After Caesar was classed as Dictator Perpetuus, the nobles feared that Caesar would stake a claim as king. This was not received very well as kingship had been abolished many years before Caesar had been declared dictator.Things such as the above points led to the nobles forming a group of conspirators that killed Caesar on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
How did Cleopatra become queen of Egypt?
Originally Cleopatra was supposed to be a co-ruler with her brother, as stated in her father's will. A power struggle broke out and Cleopatra was dethroned. Julius Caesar restored her to the throne in 47 BC.
