Julius Caesar (Roman politician)

Julius Caesar was a pivotal Roman general and statesman who lived from 100 to 44 BCE. He played a key role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Known for his military conquests, especially in Gaul (modern-day France), Caesar expanded Rome's territories significantly. His political maneuvers, including forming the First Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus, and later becoming dictator for life, sparked public loyalty and political tension. His assassination on March 15, 44 BCE, marked a turning point in Roman history, leading to the rise of his adopted heir, Octavian, and the end of the Republic.