Julius Caesar was born on July 12, 100 BC in Rome, Italy. He died on March 15, 44 BC in Rome, Italy. Caesar joined the army in 81 BC and was the first commander of the Roman army. He invaded England twice during his reign, once in 55 BC and again in 54 BC. Julius Caesar came from an aristocratic family. He began his education at the age of 6 and was taught by a private tutor named Marcus Antonius Gnipho. He learned to read and write, learned Roman law and also to speak in front of large crowds. His father, Gaius Julius Caesar, was a praetor who ruled the province of Asia. Her mother's name was Aurelia Cotta. After serving in the Roman army, Caesar developed an interest in politics. He was driven to obtain the highest position in Roman politics. In 65 BC Caesar was put in charge of public performances in Rome. He borrowed large sums of money to ensure that the entertainment was the best that money could buy. He organized games and parties for the enjoyment of all the people of Rome. As a result, he became very popular among the poor of Rome. In 59...
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