After his victory in the civil war, Caesar was appointed dictator for life in 44 BCE. This unprecedented concentration of power alarmed many senators who feared that Caesar intended to become a monarch. However, Caesar used his power to enact a series of reforms aimed at improving Rome’s gover

The Gallic Wars After his consulship, Caesar was appointed governor of Gaul (modern-day France), where he would achieve his most significant military successes. From 58 BCE to 50 BCE, he led the Roman legions in the Gallic Wars, a series of campaigns that vastly expanded the Roman Empire's te

Gaius Julius Caesar, one of the most famous and influential figures in ancient history, was born on July 12 or 13, 100 BCE, into the patrician Julia family. His life, career, and death mark significant turning points in Roman history, especially the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Em

In 46 BCE, Julius Caesar was appointed dictator for a year, and in 44 BCE, he was named dictator perpetuo (dictator for life). This unprecedented move alarmed many in the Senate, as it symbolized the end of the Republic and the concentration of power in one man. Caesar’s reforms, both politica