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Also known as Divine Julius

Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general, statesman, and author who was the dictator of the Roman Republic almost continuously from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC. A member of the First Triumvirate, he led the Roman armies through the Gallic Wars and defeated his political rival Pompey in Caesar's civil war. He consolidated power and proclaimed himself dictator for life in 44 BC, which contributed to the political conditions that led to the collapse of the Roman Republic and the emergence of the Roman Empire. For his role in these events, he is regarded as one of the most influential historical figures.

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Julius Caesar was a human figure from Ancient Rome, born in Rome between 100 BCE and 102 BCE. He was the son of Gaius Julius Caesar and Aurelia. His occupations included orator, memoirist, ruler, and historian. He held positions such as Roman dictator, quaestor, curule aedile, and Roman consul. He spoke and wrote in Latin and Ancient Greek.

He was married to Cornelia, Pompeia, and Calpurnia. His children were Julia, Caesarion, and Augustus. He had siblings named Julia Major and Julia Minor. Caesar died in 44 BCE at the Theatre of Pompey by homicide. He was a member of the Julii Caesares family and the Julio-Claudian dynasty. His name in his native language was GAIVS IVLIVS CAESAR or DIVVS IVLIVS.

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Born
23 April 1484
Died
21 October 1558
Works
88

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Type
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Gender
Male
Country
Roma

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Theatre of Pompey
Spouse
Calpurnia
Mother
Aurelia
Occupation
writer
Political party
populares
Languages spoken
Ancient Greek
Native language
Latin
Conflict
Gallic War
Military rank
imperator
Image
Retrato de Julio César (26724093101) (cropped).jpg
Number of children
3
Residence
Rome
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Commons category
Julius Caesar
date of birth
0100-00-00
date of death
0044-00-00
manner of death
homicide
topic's main category
Category:Julius Caesar
Commons gallery
Gaius Iulius Caesar
praenomen
Gaius
name in native language
DIVVS IVLIVS
Commons Creator page
Julius Caesar
on focus list of Wikimedia project
Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
has works in the collection
Victoria and Albert Museum
writing language
Latin
place of burial
Temple of Caesar
topic has template
Template:Julius Caesar
last words
μιαρώτατε Κάσκα, τί ποιεῖς?
honorific prefix
imperator
honorific suffix
Pater Patriae
incarnation of
Amun
domain of saint or deity
Julio-Claudian dynasty
cause of death
bleeding
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Naco
posthumous name
Divus Iulius
medical condition
epilepsy
short name
Julius Caesar
sexual orientation
bisexuality
religious name
Divus Julius
enemy
Pompey
P13311
Juliet
present in work
The Divine Comedy
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Spouse(s) PartnerCleopatra VII (mistress) ChildrenJulia Caesarion (unacknowledged) Augustus (adoptive)

ParentsGaius Julius Caesar Aurelia

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