When and where was Caesar born?where did he chose to live?

Julius Caesar was born on 12th July in about 100BC. His father (Gaius) was a government official called praetor. His mother Amelia came from an old and powerful noble family. Caesar's parents weren't very rich. He grew up with a strict, plain family life. They lived in the city of Rome and their house was comfortably but simply furnished. Aurelia had a nursemaid to help her raise her son and his two younger sisters.

What is he known for?Why is this person important?

He was known for the recreation of Triumvirate.

What are 3-4 important events in his or her career?

*63BC--> Caesar is made chief Priest of Rome

*58-50BC--> Caesar campaigns in Gaul

*55-54BC--> Caesar's invasions of Britain

*45BC--> Caesar becomes dictator for life, and ruler of the Roman world

Did Julius Caesar had a family?

It was normal for the Roman parents to choose husbands and wives for their children. While he was a boy, his father chose a future bride for him called Cossutia. When his father died, Caesar broke off the engagement. Instead, he married a woman called Cornelia. Their wedding was about 85BC and their daughter was born a year later. Before he left Rome, Caesar's wife Cornelia had died from an illness. On his return the next year he married again. His new wife Pompeia, was the cousin of a famous general called Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus and the granddaughter of Caesar's old enemy Sulla. She was so rich and she helped her husband buy his way into power.

What is some other interesting information about Julius Caesar?

Julius Caesar is one of the most important figures in history. The changes to the Roman system of government that he introduced remained in place for centuries after his death. His brilliant victories in Gaul led to the Roman conquest of much of nothern Europe. This changed Rome from a power based around Mediterannean into a far great European power. In the end, Rome ruled one of the greatest empires of the world had ever seen. The Roman language, Latin and the Roman ideas and skills dominated Europe and much of the middle East for more than 500 years. Today the Roman empires Julius Caesar created is still one of the world's greatest civilizations.