1. Gaius Julius Caesar 102 B.C. – 44 B.C.

2. Family Background Caesar was born a Praetor by Aurelia and Gaius Julius Caesar. His family had Patrican roots. His Aunt was married to Gaius Marius who was the leader of the Popular faction.

3. Caesar Obtains Power Julius Caesar obtained power through brilliantly commanded military conflicts and bribing many key politicians. He also had a number of marriages that cemented alliances such as the marriage of his daughter to Pompey. He also held key political offices that he abused to his advantage.

4. Caesar’s Reign Julius Caesar ruled from 59-44 B.C. from when he was elected consul to his assassination in March of 44 B.C.

5. Caesar and Architecture  Julius Caesar was more into destroying and conquering things rather than building so he never built any architectural structures.

6. Social Reformation  Caesar declared himself dictator of Rome which reformed their government.  He also conquered Gaul spreading Roman culture and ideals.

7. Military Campaigns Caesar led very successful military campaigns because he was both an extremely brilliant commander and successful political leader. Caesar conquered all of Gaul, part of Asia Minor, and Egypt.

8. Roman Territory  During Caesar’s reign Roman territory expanded the most it ever would because he conquered some of the biggest nations in ancient Europe.

9. Caesar’s End Very unfortunately Caesar was assassinated on the Senate floor by many Senators. Since Caesar’s campaign in Gaul the Senate disliked him and finally had to put an end to his power stabbing him 23 times throughout his body.