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Julius Caesar was a renowned general, politician and scholar in ancient Rome who conquered the vast region of Gaul and helped initiate the end of the Roman Republic when he became dictator of the Roman Empire. Despite his brilliant military prowess, his political skills and his popularity with Rome’s lower- and middle-class, his rule was cut short when opponents—threatened by his rising power—brutally assassinated him. | Odyssey - Ancient History

Julius Caesar, a revered hero and brilliant general by 55 BC, had gained both popularity and enemies due to his ruthless ambition, relentless work, and mix of charm and brutality. As governor of Gaul, Caesar faced charges of corruption in Rome, which forced him to form alliances with figures like Pompey the Great and Marcus Crassus. Together, they dominated Roman politics as the Triumvirate. | Odyssey - Ancient History

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