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'''Caesar's Civil War''' (49–45 BC) was a civil war fought between [[Julius Caesar]] and [[Pompey]] over the former's desires to become {{Wiki|Roman consul|consul}}. It was concurrent to the [[Alexandrine Civil War]], which is sometimes considered the [[Egypt]]ian theatre of Caesar's Civil War because of the involvement of both sides on that particular conflict. | '''Caesar's Civil War''' (49–45 BC) was a civil war fought between [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] and [[Pompey]] over the former's desires to become {{Wiki|Roman consul|consul}}. It was concurrent to the [[Alexandrine Civil War]], which is sometimes considered the [[Egypt]]ian theatre of Caesar's Civil War because of the involvement of both sides on that particular conflict. Its end would directly lead to Caesar's [[Assassination of Julius Caesar|assassination]] and two [[Liberators' civil war|subsequent]] [[Last war of the Roman Republic|wars]] before the failing [[Roman Republic]] was reorganized by Caesar's adopted son [[Augustus|Octavian]] into an [[Roman Empire|Empire]].<ref name="Wikipedia">{{WP|Caesar's Civil War}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Among the writings attributed to Caesar | Among the writings attributed to Caesar are his description of the Civil War in ''{{Wiki|Commentarii de Bello Civili}}'' and of the [[Siege of Alexandria|Siege]] of [[Alexandria]] in ''{{Wiki|De Bello Alexandrino}}'',<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' – The Siege of Alexandria: Texts by Julius Caesar</ref> both of which relayed the events of the Civil War, though other ancient authors left behind contradictory information.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt'' – The Siege of Alexandria: Civil War</ref> | ||
In 48 BCE, Pompey had lost a decisive {{Wiki|Battle of Pharsalus|battle}} against Caesar and fled for safe harbor.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt'' – The Siege of Alexandria: Pompey's Fate</ref> While in the [[Aegean Sea]], Pompey was assisted by [[Amunet|Aya]] and [[Phoxidas]], who had been sent by [[Cleopatra]] to initiate an alliance. Pompey accepted the offer and declared that his fleet would make way for Egypt immediately.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Pompeius Magnus]]</ref> Shortly after his arrival, Pompey was ambushed by [[Lucius Septimius]] and the [[Gabiniani]] sent by [[Ptolemy XIII]], Cleopatra's younger brother. Pompey was slain and beheaded, in the hopes of winning Caesar's favor.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Way of the Gabiniani]]</ref> | In 48 BCE, Pompey had lost a decisive {{Wiki|Battle of Pharsalus|battle}} against Caesar and fled for safe harbor.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt'' – The Siege of Alexandria: Pompey's Fate</ref> While in the [[Aegean Sea]], Pompey was assisted by [[Amunet|Aya]] and [[Phoxidas]], who had been sent by [[Cleopatra]] to initiate an alliance. Pompey accepted the offer and declared that his fleet would make way for Egypt immediately.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Pompeius Magnus]]</ref> Shortly after his arrival, Pompey was ambushed by [[Lucius Septimius]] and the [[Gabiniani]] sent by [[Ptolemy XIII]], Cleopatra's younger brother. Pompey was slain and beheaded, in the hopes of winning Caesar's favor.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Way of the Gabiniani]]</ref> | ||
With Pompey killed, Caesar was then involved with the | With Pompey killed, Caesar was then involved with the Siege of Alexandria<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref> and the [[Battle of the Nile|Battle]] of the [[Nile]], resulting with [[Cleopatra]] ascending the throne and both of them allying with the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Battle of the Nile]]</ref> After leaving Egypt, Caesar continued to battle allies of Pompey in [[Asia]], North [[Africa]] and [[Spain|Hispania]].<ref name="Wikipedia"/> | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Due to the power accumulated during the war and through his alliance with the Order of the Ancients, | Due to the power accumulated during the war and through his alliance with the Order of the Ancients, Caesar was proclaimed ''{{Wiki|dictator perpetuo}}'', and was later assassinated by the [[Hidden Ones]] and their allies in the {{Wiki|Roman Senate}}.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Origins (comic)|''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' (comic)]] – [[Assassin's Creed: Origins 1|Issue #01]]</ref> Following this, Octavian and [[Marcus Antonius|Mark Anthony]] would fight yet another civil war against [[Gaius Cassius Longinus]] and [[Marcus Junius Brutus]], ultimately leading to war against Cleopatra<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' (comic) – [[Assassin's Creed: Origins 4|Issue #04]]</ref> and the establishment of the Roman Empire.<ref name="Wikipedia"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:20, 29 April 2021
Caesar's Civil War (49–45 BC) was a civil war fought between Julius Caesar and Pompey over the former's desires to become consul. It was concurrent to the Alexandrine Civil War, which is sometimes considered the Egyptian theatre of Caesar's Civil War because of the involvement of both sides on that particular conflict. Its end would directly lead to Caesar's assassination and two subsequent wars before the failing Roman Republic was reorganized by Caesar's adopted son Octavian into an Empire.[1]
History
Among the writings attributed to Caesar are his description of the Civil War in Commentarii de Bello Civili and of the Siege of Alexandria in De Bello Alexandrino,[2] both of which relayed the events of the Civil War, though other ancient authors left behind contradictory information.[3]
In 48 BCE, Pompey had lost a decisive battle against Caesar and fled for safe harbor.[4] While in the Aegean Sea, Pompey was assisted by Aya and Phoxidas, who had been sent by Cleopatra to initiate an alliance. Pompey accepted the offer and declared that his fleet would make way for Egypt immediately.[5] Shortly after his arrival, Pompey was ambushed by Lucius Septimius and the Gabiniani sent by Ptolemy XIII, Cleopatra's younger brother. Pompey was slain and beheaded, in the hopes of winning Caesar's favor.[6]
With Pompey killed, Caesar was then involved with the Siege of Alexandria[7] and the Battle of the Nile, resulting with Cleopatra ascending the throne and both of them allying with the Order of the Ancients.[8] After leaving Egypt, Caesar continued to battle allies of Pompey in Asia, North Africa and Hispania.[1]
Aftermath
Due to the power accumulated during the war and through his alliance with the Order of the Ancients, Caesar was proclaimed dictator perpetuo, and was later assassinated by the Hidden Ones and their allies in the Roman Senate.[9] Following this, Octavian and Mark Anthony would fight yet another civil war against Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus, ultimately leading to war against Cleopatra[10] and the establishment of the Roman Empire.[1]
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2
Caesar's Civil War on Wikipedia
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – The Siege of Alexandria: Texts by Julius Caesar
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – The Siege of Alexandria: Civil War
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – The Siege of Alexandria: Pompey's Fate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Pompeius Magnus
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Way of the Gabiniani
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Aya: Blade of the Goddess
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Battle of the Nile
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins (comic) – Issue #01
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins (comic) – Issue #04