The event was strictly women-only, but a young nobleman disguised himself as female and crashed the festivities. At some point during the evening, he was found out.
Scandal ensued and it was reported that the man was in love with Pompeia or trying to seduce her. Caesar wed his third wife, Calpurnia, in 59 B. In 48 B. The Egyptians referred to him as Caesarion, meaning little Caesar. Although never proven, there was suspicion Cleopatra poisoned Ptolemy XIV so she could name Caesarion her co-ruler, which she did that same year. He became known as Ptolemy XV.
In 31 B. Taking the name Augustus, he ruled from 27 B. Caesar had no other known sons besides Caesarion. His only known daughter, Julia, died in childbirth in 54 B. He served with Caesar in Gaul during the Gallic War. Cicero — A famous orator speaker , writer and senator. Historians have learned a lot about ancient Rome from documents written by Cicero.
He was the first Emperor of the Roman Empire. Cleopatra — Cleopatra was a famous queen of Egypt , who was known for being beautiful, smart and a good leader. She brought prosperity to Egypt, and lived in Alexandria, which was the capital of Egypt at the time. She is also famous for the way she died — when Caesar Augustus was about to conquer Alexandria, she let a poisonous snake bite her. Find out about the time when Caesar was kidnapped by pirates!
It wasn't good news for the pirates Julius Caesar facts for kids from the Kiddle encyclopaedia. A brief biography of Caesar. Examine a marble portrait of Julius Caesar ; it's said to be a very good likeness. The British Museum has a marble bust of Julius Caesar.
See coins minted at the time of Caesar. Need help? How to videos Why join? Julius Caesar. Who was Julius Caesar? Roman leaders who came after him also called themselves Caesar. Julius Caesar was born on 13 July in the year BC. His full name is Gaius Julius Caesar. He increased the size of the Senate for broader participation and opened citizenship to more foreigners. He also was magnanimous to his opponents, including Marcus Junius Brutus, a supporter of Pompey.
When he declared himself dictator for life in 45 B. On the Ides of March March 15 , 44 B. Though the conspirators eliminated Caesar himself, they neither thwarted his plans nor saved the republic. The Senate posthumously granted him the title Divine Julius, making him the first historical Roman to be deified. All rights reserved. Culture Reference. Who was Julius Caesar? Julius Caesar was famous not only for his military and political successes, but also for his steamy relationship with Cleopatra.
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