Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar was born in Rome on July 12 or 13, in the year 100 B.C.. His Father Gaius Ceasar, died when Caesar was 16 year old, and it was his mother Aurelia , who proved to be quite influential in his life. Caesar's family was part of Rome's original aristocracy, called patricians, although they were not rich or particularly influential. At the time of Caesar's birth, the number of patricians was small, and their status no longer provided political advantage.

To obtain distinction for himself and his family , a Roman nobleman sought election to public office. In 86 B.C. Caesar was appointed flamen dialis with the help of his uncle by marriage , Gaius Marius. The position was one of an archaic priesthood and held no power. Nevertheless, it identified Caesar with extremist politics . Ceasar committed himself further to the radical side when he married Cornelia , daughter of Lucius Cornelius Cinna in 84 B.C..

In 82 B.C., Caesar was ordered to divorce his wife by ...