For two reasons. Towards the end of his life Caesar became arrogant and impatient with the system of doing things in Rome. He probably thought that as dictator with unlimited powers, he could push through his acts and reforms quickly. He also wanted it because it was the closest thing to a king that Rome was allowed to have.
Julius Caesar was given the title "Perpetual Dictator" or dictator for life in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was given the title "Perpetual Dictator" or dictator for life in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was given the title "Perpetual Dictator" or dictator for life in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was given the title "Perpetual Dictator" or dictator for life in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was given the title "Perpetual Dictator" or dictator for life in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was given the title "Perpetual Dictator" or dictator for life in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was given the title "Perpetual Dictator" or dictator for life in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was given the title "Perpetual Dictator" or dictator for life in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was given the title "Perpetual Dictator" or dictator for life in 44 BC.
Julius Caesar was a dictator, claiming the title, "Dictator Perpetuus," which means "dictator for life."
Julius Caesar did not make himself dictator for life. The Senate, at that time, in Rome, made Julius Caesar dictator for life.
Julius Caesar was given the title Dictator for Life in 44 BC.
Julius Caesar was granted the title and powers of Dictator for life.
He was too powerful and they wanted him removed.
Julius Caesar was dictator of Rome in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was dictator of Rome in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was dictator of Rome in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was dictator of Rome in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was dictator of Rome in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was dictator of Rome in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was dictator of Rome in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was dictator of Rome in 44 BC.Julius Caesar was dictator of Rome in 44 BC.
One reason was his big ego. Another was that as dictator he could accomplish his goals for social reform more quickly without having to bother with the long-winded debates in the senate.
One reason was his big ego. Another was that as dictator he could accomplish his goals for social reform more quickly without having to bother with the long-winded debates in the senate.
His biggest mistake was not resigning his power. But Caesar, being Caesar, not only held on to it and accepted the Dictator for Life title, but he grew arrogant and disregarded even the common courtesies due to the senate.
For two reasons. Towards the end of his life Caesar became arrogant and impatient with the system of doing things in Rome. He probably thought that as dictator with unlimited powers, he could push through his acts and reforms quickly. He also wanted it because it was the closest thing to a king that Rome was allowed to have.
The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.