Gaius Marius

enhance his prominence among the people. Caesar’s collection of religious titles contributed to increasing his influence and provided him with an array of religious powers. As a young man Caesar was appointed Flamen Dialis with help from his Uncle Gaius Marius a position that provided little power although establishing Caesar as a Populare supporter. Plutarch tells us that, “To this candidacy Sulla secretly opposed himself, and took measures to make Caesar fail in it.”5 Many years later after acquiring

the Roman Republic forever. He solved many of Rome’s problems. Pompey was a great military and political figure.Need a specific thesis statement Gnaeus Pompeius was born in 106 BCE. Gnaeus was born during the time of political tension between Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. His father was Pompeius Strabo, who was a wealthy military leader in Rome. Strabo was not popular amongst the people, however he was a military general and was suitable for the job needed to be done. Strabo was

The Life And Death of Gaius Julius Caesar In my opinion, no other man in the history of the world symbolizes military and political strength as much as Julius Caesar does. Caesar was born on July 12, 100 BC in Rome, Italy (Encarta 2000). His father belonged to the prestigious Julian clan (Internet Explorer) His uncle by marriage was Gaius Marius, leader of the Populares which supported agrarian reform and opposed the Optimates (Comptons Encyclopedia). Marius saw to it that Julius Caesar was appointed

Rome!!! From Humble Beginning. Rome is one of the greatest empires that ever existed. However, how did it begin? Who started it? How did it become and empire? How big did this empire get? In addition, when did it become an empire? Rome all began around the eighth century and was founded at about 753 B.C. Ancient Rome from there grew from a small Iron Age hut village in central Italy’s Tiber River to a huge empire. There was a legend about the two men who founded Rome. Romulus and Remus founded

institution of Gaius Marius' popular, yet dangerous reforms, and his repeated usage of questionable political tactics to achieve his underlying personal goals. By undermining the power of the senate through illegal political conduct, and by introducing reforms that created the open potential for abuse of military power, Marius paved the way for future military monarchies, civil conflict and the eventual downfall and segregation of the Roman Republic. In the decade before Marius, the senatorial

down. There were sixty men in the senate including Julius’ best friend Marcus Brutus, who was also Caesar’s most trusted advisor. All the men that were in the conspiracy were near his seat. Some of the leaders in the conspiracy were Marcus Brutus, Gaius Cassius Longinus, and Decimus Brutus Albinus. He walked into the theater and they all stood to greet him and to show respect. When they stood, they took out their knives and rushed at him and all the men that were in the conspiracy got at least one

Gaius Julius Caesar Gaius Julius Caesar has been described as one of the most influential political and military leaders in history. He began the Roman transition from a republic to an empire. Caesar united Rome under his ruthless power; he controlled religion, senate, and the military. He almost made himself emperor, and this was the fact that inspired his assassination. Caesar was born in Rome on July 12 or 13, 100 BC. He started his education early, as a young man he was placed under

How did geography impact Early Rome and the Republic? Geography played an important role throughout Roman history. Rome laid on the plain of Latium in Italy. The Apennines, a mountain range that bisects Italy, didn’t separate the land into different communities that were isolated from each other like those in Greece. Also, Italy had good land for agriculture, which helped them in maintaining a huge population. Rome was close enough to surrounding seas to have access to them, but also far enough away

Civil War on Pompey In 49 B.C., Gaius Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his army, declaring civil war on Pompey and his supporters in the Senate. In this paper, I will explore the political and legal issues that pushed Caesar to the brink. Looking at Rome’s political struggles at the dawn of the first century B.C., it becomes apparent that the groundwork for Caesar’s Republic shattering revolt was lain down by Marius and Sulla. To be more specific, the stage was set by the class struggles

Fellow Romans, we gather here together today to celebrate the life of a great man, a man who helped bring about Rome to the way it is day. Julius Caesar was born mid July, sixty-six years ago, married to Cornelia, a daughter of his uncle Marius' associate. I met Julius in the Ides of March 77 B.C. They say his persuasiveness won him a great many admirers and followers. I remember when Julius came to me, asking for money. I gave it to him, with a promise that he would pay it back within a certain