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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.

DateEvent TitleEvent Description
100 BCJulius Caesar is born(Around 100 BC)Julius Caesar was born into a political family. His uncle was a famous general name Marius.
84 BCJulius Caesar gets marriedJulius married the daughter of L. Cornelius Cinna. His bride's name was Cornelia.
75 BCCaesar is captured by piratesJulius Caesar's life was in danger when he was captured by pirates at the age of 25.
73 BCJulius Caesar is elected PontifexJulius Caesar was well liked, and he quickly rose in leadership.
69 BCCornelia diesJulius Caesar's wife, Cornelia, died. He quickly remarried.
63 BCCaesar is elected Pontifex MaximusCaesar continued to rise in the political world.
60 BCJulius elected to the ConsulAt 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 BCCaesar invades other landsCaesar took over Germany and Helvetti when they threatened Gaul, or France.
55 BCCaesar's reign continuesCaesar invaded Britain after crossing the Rhine. This helped his protect his ally, France, as well as expand his leadership.
53 BCCrassus' deathWhen Crassus died, Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great began feuding.
49 BCA Roman Civil War beginsJulius Caesar and Pompey the Great went to war against each other.
48 BCJulius Caesar is victoriousAfter a year-long battle, Julius Caesar emerged the victor from the Civil War against Pompey. Pompey died in the end.
47 BCJulius Caesar continues the fightJulius' next battle was with Cleopatra in Egypt, and other battles quickly followed in 46 BC and 45 BC
45 BCJulius Caesar named dictatorJulius Caesar named himself Rome's dictator for life.
44 BCJulius Caesar's deathJulius 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.