From N.S. Gill,
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Definition: Gaius Julius Caesar was born on July 13, 100 B.C and was assassinated on March 15, 44 B.C. He was a stateman, general, and writer, considered by some to have been the greatest man of all time.

Having been the nephew and companion of Marius, he shared his uncle's political sentiments. This put Gaius Julius Caesar at odds with the conservative faction of the aristocracy.

With Crassus and Pompey, he formed the first Triumvirate. However, when Gaius Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, he faced Pompey as an enemy. Crossing the Rubicon also made Gaius Julius Caesar a traitor to Rome, but it became a moot point with his show of force.

Also Known As: Caesar

Examples: Shakespeare wrote about Julius Caesar in a play that made the Ides of March infamous.