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His supporters believed this was Caesar’s soul going to join the gods. Caesar was one of the greatest figures in history, but he divided opinions in Rome like no one else. Caesar’s conquests built the lands of Rome into one of the biggest and most powerful empires in history. Even the Romans who hated him had to admit his brilliance. He inspired fierce loyalty in his armies and the ordinary people of Rome. Flawed genius But Caesar was also boastful and ambitious. He wanted power and didn’t care how he got it.
The Ides of March rnia Well, the day has come and I’m still here. Dear CalpuBut tried to persuade me not to go to the Senate today. me there’s really nothing to worry about. No one can stop now – I’m untouchable! Assassination Some senators thought I was getting much too powerful when my head started appearing on Roman coins. 36 On 15 March 44 BC, Julius Caesar was murdered on the steps of the Senate house by a group of 60 men led by Marcus Junius Brutus. They hated the fact that Caesar was the sole leader of Rome.
Pompey fled to Egypt, and I set off after him to finish the job. Mark Antony Mark Antony was one of Caesar’s biggest supporters. He fought alongside Caesar in Gaul, and Caesar made sure Antony was elected to several key jobs where he could help his cause. After Caesar’s death, Antony started a famous love affair with the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. This affair led to him being forced from power in the Roman Empire and to his own death. 30 “It was only recently that Pompey had come to fear Caesar.