Why is Julius so famous?
Julius Caesar is famous for his successful leadership and how he conquered Europe, however, there were many other things that he did, that make him important today. For example, his name ‘Caesar’ has since been adopted by many languages to mean ‘leader’ or ’emperor’. Julius is a masculine given name and a surname, derived from the nomen of a Roman family, most famously Julius Caesar. The name may be derived from Greek ιουλος (ioulos) lit. Latin Jovilius lit. Jove’.
What caused Julius’ downfall?
Fearful of his growing power and convinced that Caesar intended to make himself absolute ruler of Rome, a group of senators plotted to kill him. On March 15, 44 b. Brutus and Cassius, led the conspirators into the Senate chamber and stabbed Caesar to death. Julius Caesar was assassinated by about 40 Roman senators on the ides of March (March 15) 44 B. C. E. Caesar’s death resulted in a long series of civil wars that ended in the death of the Roman Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire. On March 15, 44 B. C. E. Julius Caesar was stabbed to death in Rome, Italy.At times Caesar showed mercy to conquered people by offering them Roman citizenship. But he was also a ruthless warrior, having slaughtered thousands in his conquests. Some scholars considered him a tyrant, citing his forceful takeover of Rome and bullying his way into power.Fearful of his growing power and convinced that Caesar intended to make himself absolute ruler of Rome, a group of senators plotted to kill him. On March 15, 44 b. Brutus and Cassius, led the conspirators into the Senate chamber and stabbed Caesar to death.
Why did they betray Julius?
A group of high-ranked Rome Senators planned and executed his assassination on the Ides of March in 44 BCE. While there are many reasons for his assassination, it is generally accepted that the Senate was afraid that Caesar was going to try and secure power by bringing back the monarchy. Caesar attempted to get away, but, blinded by blood, he tripped and fell; the men continued stabbing him as he lay defenceless on the lower steps of the portico. According to Roman historian Eutropius, around 60 or more men participated in the assassination. Caesar was stabbed 23 times.