Julius Caesar Timeline
Timeline Description: Julius Caesar has been called a political mastermind. He helped build the ancient Roman Empire and expand their land. This is a timeline of his life.

Date Event
100 BC Julius Caesar is born(Around 100 BC)

Julius Caesar was born into a political family. His uncle was a famous general name Marius.
84 BC Julius Caesar gets married

Julius married the daughter of L. Cornelius Cinna. His bride's name was Cornelia.
75 BC Caesar is captured by pirates

Julius Caesar's life was in danger when he was captured by pirates at the age of 25.
73 BC Julius Caesar is elected Pontifex

Julius Caesar was well liked, and he quickly rose in leadership.
69 BC Cornelia dies

Julius Caesar's wife, Cornelia, died. He quickly remarried.
63 BC Caesar is elected Pontifex Maximus

Caesar continued to rise in the political world.
60 BC Julius elected to the Consul

At the age of 40, Julius Caesar was elected to the Consul. He worked closely with Pompey the Great and Crassus, two of Rome's leading figures.
58 BC Caesar invades other lands

Caesar took over Germany and Helvetti when they threatened Gaul, or France.
55 BC Caesar's reign continues

Caesar invaded Britain after crossing the Rhine. This helped his protect his ally, France, as well as expand his leadership.
53 BC Crassus' death

When Crassus died, Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great began feuding.
49 BC A Roman Civil War begins

Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great went to war against each other.
48 BC Julius Caesar is victorious

After a year-long battle, Julius Caesar emerged the victor from the Civil War against Pompey. Pompey died in the end.
47 BC Julius Caesar continues the fight

Julius' next battle was with Cleopatra in Egypt, and other battles quickly followed in 46 BC and 45 BC
45 BC Julius Caesar named dictator

Julius Caesar named himself Rome's dictator for life.
44 BC Julius Caesar's death

Julius Caesar was assassinated by political rivals on the steps of the senate in Rome. Julius Caesar was known for his brilliant political and war tactics. He is remembered for being brave and bold.