Gaius Julius Caesar: Difference between revisions
imported>Vatsa1708 mNo edit summary |
imported>HugCar No edit summary |
||
| Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Julius Caesar gained numerous battle victories in his role as the general of the Roman army, and conquered the Gallic tribes throughout Europe. He was the great nemesis of the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix, who he defeated | Julius Caesar gained numerous battle victories in his role as the chief general of the Roman army, and conquered the Gallic tribes throughout Europe. He was the great nemesis of the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix, who he defeated in one of his most famous conquests, the Battle of Alesia. | ||
Caesar was feared by other senators for his power as a dictator, and Caesar was evidently supported by the [[Templars]], though it is unknown whether or not he was aware of their existence.<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> His close friend [[Marcus Junius Brutus]] led the conspiracy against Caesar alongside [[Gaius Cassius Longinus]],<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> who were | Caesar was feared by other senators for his power as a dictator, and Caesar was evidently supported by the [[Templars]], though it is unknown whether or not he was aware of their existence.<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> His close friend [[Marcus Junius Brutus]] led the conspiracy against Caesar alongside [[Gaius Cassius Longinus]],<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> who were both secret members of the [[Assassins]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> His murder was planned to take place in the Senate on the Ides of March (March 15). The attempt was successful, with Caesar stabbed 23 times. However, his death seemed to bring more chaos than before and his heir Octavian (later known as Augustus) became the next emperor of the Roman Empire. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*There is a trophy for the PlayStation 3 in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' named after Julius Caesar. It is earned by gaining all other trophies, 50 in total. Also the [[Dagger of Brutus]], which was used by Marcus Brutus to kill Caesar, can also be obtained.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" /> | *There is a trophy for the PlayStation 3 in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' named after Julius Caesar. It is earned by gaining all other trophies, 50 in total. Also the [[Dagger of Brutus]], which was used by Marcus Brutus to kill Caesar, can also be obtained.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" /> | ||
*Julius Caesar's known murderers were ''[[Marcus Junius Brutus]], Gaius Cassius Longinus, Servius Sulpcicius Galba, Quintus Ligarias, Lucius Minucius Basilus, Publius Servilius Casca Longus, Gaius Servilius Casca, Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, Lucius Tillius Cimber, Gaius Trebonius, Lucius Cassius Longinus, Gaius Cassius Parmensis, Caecilius, Bucolianus, Rubrius Ruga, Marcus Spurius, Publius Sextius Naso, Lucius Pontius Aquila, Petronius, Decimus Turullius'' and ''Pacuvius Antistius Labeo''. The rest of the names are lost to history. | *Julius Caesar's known murderers were ''[[Marcus Junius Brutus]], Gaius Cassius Longinus, Servius Sulpcicius Galba, Quintus Ligarias, Lucius Minucius Basilus, Publius Servilius Casca Longus, Gaius Servilius Casca, Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, Lucius Tillius Cimber, Gaius Trebonius, Lucius Cassius Longinus, Gaius Cassius Parmensis, Caecilius, Bucolianus, Rubrius Ruga, Marcus Spurius, Publius Sextius Naso, Lucius Pontius Aquila, Petronius, Decimus Turullius'' and ''Pacuvius Antistius Labeo''. The rest of the names are lost to history. | ||
Revision as of 04:49, 25 February 2012
|
Ezio, my friend! How may I be of service? This article is in desperate need of a revamp. Please improve it in any way necessary in order for it to achieve a higher standard of quality in accordance with our Manual of Style. |
Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 BCE - 15 March 44 BCE) was the general of the Roman army and a notable politician. He critically transformed the Roman Republic into the seemingly unstoppable Roman Empire.
Biography
Julius Caesar gained numerous battle victories in his role as the chief general of the Roman army, and conquered the Gallic tribes throughout Europe. He was the great nemesis of the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix, who he defeated in one of his most famous conquests, the Battle of Alesia.
Caesar was feared by other senators for his power as a dictator, and Caesar was evidently supported by the Templars, though it is unknown whether or not he was aware of their existence.[1] His close friend Marcus Junius Brutus led the conspiracy against Caesar alongside Gaius Cassius Longinus,[2] who were both secret members of the Assassins.[3] His murder was planned to take place in the Senate on the Ides of March (March 15). The attempt was successful, with Caesar stabbed 23 times. However, his death seemed to bring more chaos than before and his heir Octavian (later known as Augustus) became the next emperor of the Roman Empire.
Trivia
- There is a trophy for the PlayStation 3 in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood named after Julius Caesar. It is earned by gaining all other trophies, 50 in total. Also the Dagger of Brutus, which was used by Marcus Brutus to kill Caesar, can also be obtained.[2]
- Julius Caesar's known murderers were Marcus Junius Brutus, Gaius Cassius Longinus, Servius Sulpcicius Galba, Quintus Ligarias, Lucius Minucius Basilus, Publius Servilius Casca Longus, Gaius Servilius Casca, Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, Lucius Tillius Cimber, Gaius Trebonius, Lucius Cassius Longinus, Gaius Cassius Parmensis, Caecilius, Bucolianus, Rubrius Ruga, Marcus Spurius, Publius Sextius Naso, Lucius Pontius Aquila, Petronius, Decimus Turullius and Pacuvius Antistius Labeo. The rest of the names are lost to history.
References