The Assassination of Julius Caesar

The assassination of Julius Caesar occurred on March 15, 44 BC, when a group of Roman senators, fearing his growing power and ambition, fatally stabbed him during a Senate meeting. They believed he aimed to become a tyrant and concentrate power, undermining the Roman Republic. The conspirators, led by figures like Brutus and Cassius, hoped to restore traditional republican governance. However, Caesar's death led to chaos and a series of civil wars, ultimately resulting in the rise of his grandnephew Octavian (later Augustus) and the establishment of the Roman Empire.