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The roman times March 20th, 44 B.C. All the News Romans Need to Know Rome, Italy Julius Caesar’s Power has come By Angela Lee As people know, there are many good and kind kings. Julius Caesar is one of them. His power amazingly controlled our state. During 60 B.C, Julius Caesar was a shrewd, popular politician, and general. He joined with Pompey and Crassus. They ruled 10 years. The meaning of Triumvirate is rule of three, but Caesar himself ruled as consul for one year. Then he became governor of Gaul. He conquered England, France, Belgium, and part of Germany. Crassus got killed fighting in the East. Pompey convinced the Senate that Caesar is dangerous. So, the Senate told Caesar to disband his army and return to Rome alone. Later he claimed to be protecting the Republic in 50 B.C. He crossed the Rubicon River and the war began. In 46 B.C, Caesar’s armies won, and Pompey died back in Rome. Caesar’s lover Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, went back to Rome with Caesar. The Senate appointed Caesar as a dictator for ten years. Caesar governed as absolute ruler with total power. He initiated building protects, which created new jobs. Also, he redistributed land from the rich to the poor, and gave soldiers land in provinces. Later, Patricians and Senators were troubled by Caesar. His popularity with the low classes grew a lot. Caesar died on March 15th, 44 B.C. After Caesar’s assassination, second Triumvirate was made up of Octavian, Julius Caesar’s nephew and adopted son, Caesar’s good friend Marc Antony, and Lepidus. Their first goal was to kill more than 100 senators and 2,000 businessmen, who had plotted against Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar and Cleopatra Source: Class note by Mrs. Robinson