Julius Caesar's political life

By Magyar-Petra
  • 65 BCE

    Aedilis

    Aedilis
    This position allowed him to show off his wealth and win the support of the Roman people, which helped him grow in power. He organized games, festivals.
  • 63 BCE

    Pontifex Maximus

    Pontifex Maximus
    Julius Caesar became the Pontifex Maximus, the top religious leader in Rome. This gave him influence over religious matters and increased his power in Roman society, helping him to build connections with powerful people.
  • 60 BCE

    First Triumvirate

    First Triumvirate
    Caesar formed a partnership with Pompey(excelent military leader) and Crassus(wealthy and politically powerful) called the First Triumvirate. They gave support to one another to achive their goals.Together they controlled the Roman politics.
  • 58 BCE

    Gallic Wars

    Gallic Wars
    From 58BC to 50 BC, Caesar fought the Gallic Wars, conquering Gaul (today called France).
    His victories made him rich, more famous but they also made enemies, who feared his growing strenght.
  • 58 BCE

    Proconsul

    Proconsul
    He became proconsul from consul. Caesar was the proconsul of Hispania, he collected the tax there. He commanded successful military operations, gainied wealth and experience, which helped him increase power and prepare for future leadership.
  • 49 BCE

    Outbreak of the Civil War

    Outbreak of the Civil War
    In January of 49BC, Caesar crossed the Rubicon River (border of Italia) with his army, breaking the Roman law and starting a civil war. "Alea iacta est?" He led the army across the flooding river against the will of the spirit of the fatherland. This led to the battle between Caesar and Pompey for the control of Rome, a fight that would change the Roman government forever.
  • 46 BCE

    Caesar's Dictatorship

    Caesar's Dictatorship
    Caesar became a dictator giving him total control over Rome. He made many changes, like reforming the calendar, giving and land to soldiers and setting up new colonies, but his power made many people fear he would become a king. He weakened the Senate by increasing the number of Senators to 900.
  • 44 BCE

    His Assasination

    His Assasination
    On March 15 44BC, Julius Caesar was killed by a group of Senators, Brutus (his adopted son) and Cassius because he obtained too much power. "Et tu mi file Brute?" He was stabbed 23 times.
    His death caused chaos in Rome and a Civil War broke out.