S O U R C E 4 “The arrival of Caesar was welcomed by all the boroughs and colonies with honour and affection beyond belief; for it was his first coming since the glorious campaign against a united Gaul. Nothing was omitted (left-out) that wit could devise for the decoration of gates, roads, and every place where Caesar was to pass. The whole population, with the children, went forth to meet him, victims were sacrificed everywhere, festal couches, duly spread, occupied market-places and temples, so as to anticipate, if possible, the joy of the triumph so long, so very long expected. Such was the magnificence shown by the richer folk, such the eagerness of the humbler sort.” Source: Caesar, Julius. ​Caesar: Gallic War​. 52-51 BCE. Examine the timeline and when it was written. When did he write this account and what was his position in Rome? July, 12th 100 BCE Julius Caesar is born 84 BCE Elected to be a ​Flamen Dialis (powerful position) with the help of his uncle C. Marius 84 BCE Marries Cornelia (first wife) 80 BCE Won the "civic crown" of oak‑leaves for saving a Roman's life at the storming of Mitylene. 76 BCE Elected to Tribunus Militum 67 BCE Married (2) Pompeia, Pompey's cousin (they divorce in 62 BCE over the “Bona Dea” scandal). Helped to carry Lex Gabinia, giving Pompey command against the Mediterranean pirates. 62 BCE He became Praetor: suspended by the Senate for opposition but at once restored with an apology. 60 BCE Formed with Pompey and Crassus "The First Triumvirate" (An alliance between the three men in which they ruled together). 59 BCE Married (3) Calpurnia (remains married to help until his death) Caesar's daughter Julia married to Pompey. She dies in 55 BCE in childbirth. 58-51 BCE Caesar leads successful Military Operations in Gaul, Germany and Britain. 49 BCE Senate decreed that Caesar should disband his army: He refused and he crossed the Rubicon river, which meant civil war (he was going to attack Rome). 49- 44 BCE Declares himself dictator and remains dictator until his assassination. 47 BCE Meets Cleopatra and makes her “Queen of Egypt” and gives birth to Caesar's son, nicknamed Caesarion. March 15, 44 BCE Caesar is assassinated by the Senate