Caesar remains one of history's most famous leaders, his name becoming synonymous with imperial power.

Gaius Julius Caesar was born to an ancient patrician family claiming descent from the goddess Venus.

Caesar's father died suddenly, leaving young Gaius as head of the family at age fifteen.

Caesar married Cornelia, daughter of a prominent populist leader, defying the dictator Sulla.

Caesar served in the Roman army in Asia, earning the Civic Crown for bravery at Mytilene.

Caesar won election as quaestor, beginning his climb up the Roman political ladder.

Caesar won election as chief priest, the highest religious office in Rome, defeating older candidates.

Caesar formed a political alliance with Pompey and Crassus, dominating Roman politics.

Elected consul, Caesar passed controversial legislation and secured command of Gaul for five years.

Caesar led the first Roman expeditions to Britain, though establishing no permanent presence.

Caesar defeated Vercingetorix in a brilliant siege, completing the conquest of Gaul.

Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his army, starting civil war with the famous words 'The die is cast.'

Caesar decisively defeated Pompey's forces, becoming master of the Roman world.

Caesar intervened in Egyptian politics and began his famous affair with Queen Cleopatra.

Caesar introduced the Julian calendar with 365 days, forming the basis of the modern calendar.

Caesar was appointed dictator for life, concentrating unprecedented power in his hands.

Caesar was assassinated by senators including Brutus on the Ides of March, stabbed 23 times.

Caesar's adopted heir Octavian became Augustus, founding the Roman Empire from Caesar's legacy.