Julius Caesar, an important figure in Roman history, lived during the end of the Roman Republic. His actions would shape the world around him forever. He was an important figure because he grew the Roman Empire, brought about the end of the Roman Republic and was able to grow his status during his lifetime and become dictator for life. Julius Caesar was born on July 12, 100 BC and died on March 15, 44 BC Caesar was born into a patrician family. This meant that they were noble and richer than the plebeians, who were the common people. (Julius Caesar -- British School) "His family traces their lineage to the goddess Venus." (Julius Caesar - British School) His uncles and cousins ​​were all consuls and this placed Caesar in a position of greater power, but with higher expectations. His parents were Gaius Caesar, his father, who died when Caesar was 16, and Aurelia, his mother, who greatly influenced his life. (Julius Caesar – British School) “Caesar's political ambitions developed in these circumstances. From the beginning he probably aimed to gain office, not only for personal glory but also to acquire the power to save Rome from decadence." (Julius Caesar -- British School) Once he was traveling to Rhodes and was captured by pirates. His ransom was paid, and then Caesar hunted down his captors and had them crucified. (Julius Caesar – British School) He then began to climb the ladder of power in the Roman government and was eventually elected consul. While consul, he was sent to govern the province of Gaul and set out to conquer the whole of Gaul. While this was happening, the Senate decided that Caesar had to be deposed, because there was too much risk of a revolt led by Caesar. ...... middle of paper ...... was killed, all hope of the Roman Republic healing and surviving was lost. By killing him, the senators ensured that the Roman Republic would fall or continue to be corrupt. If Julius Caesar had not been killed, the Roman Republic could have been revived and cured of corruption and the Roman Empire would never have existed. Works Cited "Gaius Julius Caesar". C. Julius Caesar. Np, nd Web. November 25, 2013. "Julius Caesar - Britannica School." British School. Np, nd Web. November 25, 2013. “Julius Caesar.” Julius Caesar. Np, nd Web. November 25, 2013. "Biography of Julius Caesar." Biography of Julius Caesar. Np, nd Web. November 26. 2013. .