Julius Caesar Timeline

Create a timeline of the tragic life and death of Julius Caesar!

Formed First Triumvirate (60 BCE)
Crosses the Rubicon (49 BCE)
Born (100 BCE)
The triumvirate was an alliance between Crassus and Pompey. Together they ruled Rome, and their policies favored Caesar.
Julius Caesar
Elected Pontifex Maximus (63 BCE)
Elected Consul (59 BCE)
During his time as Consul, Caesar conquered Gaul.
Julius was the chief high priest in the Collegium Pontificum.
Caesar's enemy, Pompey, viewed the crossing of the Rubicon as a threat. The act helped facilitate the Roman Civil War.
Assassinated (44 BCE)
The senators assassinated Julius Caesar to keep him from becoming too powerful. Two years later, he was named the Divine Julius.
Becomes Dictator for Life (45 BCE)
The Senate declared Caesar Dictator Perpetuus. During his reign, Caesar reformed the tax system and changed the calendar, among other changes.