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Julius Caesar. Taylor Kropp 6 th hour World History. Julius’s Childhood. Born around 100 BC Named after his father His father died when he was 15 or 16 Married Cornelia at age 16 Kidnapped by pirates in mid-twenties Was born a patrician. Julius Caesar. How Caesar came to Power.
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JuliusCaesar Taylor Kropp 6th hour World History
Julius’s Childhood • Born around 100 BC • Named after his father • His father died when he was 15 or 16 • Married Cornelia at age 16 • Kidnapped by pirates in mid-twenties • Was born a patrician
How Caesar came to Power • Crossed the Rubicon River into Rome • Defeated Pompey and Crassus. • Conquered Gaul
The Gallic Wars • Written by Julius • Only historic evidence that tells about Julius • 55 Chapters • Wrote about him crucifying the pirates in revenge. • Told about people killing women and children
Julius during his heir • Was the 1st Roman Emperor • Shared a brief relationship with Cleopatra • Had a baby boy with her. • Assistant named Marc Antony • Adopted his son, Octavian, who later changed his name to Augustus
Quotes by Julius • “I love the name of honor, more than I fear death.” • “It is better to create than to learn! Creating is the essence of life.” • “I came, I saw, I conquered.” • “The die is cast.” • “The evil men do lives after them. The good is oft interred with their bones,”
Julius’s Legacy Today • Has many monuments made after him. • Had a play written about him, by Shakespeare. • A biography of Julius by W. Jeffrey Tatum
Julius’s Family • Father: Gaius Julius Caesar the Elder • Mother: Aurelia (related to the Aurelii Cottae) • Julia Caesaris “Maior” (the older) • Julia Caesaris “Minor” (the younger)