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Interesting Facts About Julius Caesar probably you don't know
Julius Caesar is ancient Rome’s most famous figure. A brilliant politician and general, his accomplishments and influence were so significant that other languages have words meaning “ruler” that derive from his name, such as “kaiser” in German and “czar” in Russian. Another lasting tribute: He’s even got his own month; Quintilis, the month in which Caesar was born, was renamed Julius (July) in his honor. Find out more about the man who famously proclaimed after one brief, decisive military campaign: “Veni, vidi, vici,” or “I came, I saw, I conquered.”
He had a son with Cleopatra.?
Caesar and Cleopatra, who was half the Roman general’s age, became romantically involved, and around 47 B.C., she gave birth to a boy, Ptolemy Caesar, who was believed to be Caesar’s child. The Egyptians referred to him as Caesarion, meaning little Caesar.
Kidnapped by Arabs Pirates
In 75 B.C., Caesar set out from Rome for the Aegean island of Rhodes, where he planned to study with Apollonius, a Greek rhetorician. However, on the way to Rhodes, Caesar’s ship was hijacked by pirates off the southwestern coast of Asia Minor. Caesar felt insulted when the pirates asked for a ransom which he thought was low and instead was released when a greater sum was demanded. ( badass signal )
Civil war
The origin of The Civil War lies with Julius’ refusal to obey the command of the Senate and instead leading his troops across the Rubicon River.
True Name
Born on July 13, B.C. 100, his name was, in point of fact, Gaius
A Prolific Writer
Not only was Julius a brilliant statesman, he was a prolific writer too. His interest in writing included multifarious genres. This incorporated poetry as well!
Roman Calendar
Not only did Julius add the concept of leap year in the Julius calendar, the month of July is named after Julius Caesar too. The Julius Calendar remained the standard dating calendar for over 1500 years and also influenced the Gregorian calendar which we use today.
Matter Over Mind
Yes, he consented to become a priest! But eventually chose his military career over his religious one.
Backstabbing
While many know Shakespeare’s famous line, “Et tu, Brute?” from the play “Julius Caesar,” according to Suetonius, a consul member present at the assassination, states that Caesar did not say this. He said that Caesar’s last words were, “You too, child?” to Brutus, emphasizing the father-son relationship they had. Whether Brutus was truly Caesar’s son or not is impossible to tell, but Caesar shows how someone who he had a very close relationship with betrayed him.
Never a Roman Emperor
Julius himself was never an official Roman Emperor. His adopted son, Octavian, was the first Roman Emperor, according to “The Annals of Imperial Rome” by Tacitus.
very brave and genius of military strategy
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In the battle of Alesia he fought diretly in the battle field - ( from min 19:05 in the video ).( Badass signal )
60,000 (12 roman legions with cavalry and auxiliaries) against
80,000 besieged,120,000–250,000 relief forces (Gauls )
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