5 Fun Facts About Julius Caesar
Historical Fun Presents: Fun Facts About Julius Caesar 1. Julius Caesar was the most famous Roman General in history, and a Dictator of Rome. He is not, as some believe, the first Roman Emperor. That accolade went to his nephew Octavius, who changed his name to Julius Caesar after his uncle's death, and then to Augustus Caesar when he became Emperor. Julius Caesar, the Julius Caesar we actually know, not the other one, or two, if you read below, was a Roman General, Senator, and Consul of Rome. He was also awarded the title of Dictator for life. Never was he an Emperor, even though he really, really wanted to be one. 2. Julius Caesar was born Gaius Julius Caesar. He dropped the Gaius after his father, also called Julius Caesar, who was originally called Gaius Julius Caesar, died. Wowser, that's not confusing at all. Basically : Gaius Julius Caesar dropped the Gaius to honour his father, Julius Caesar, who...