Julius Caesar Flashcards
When was he born and who was he?
Born 13th July 100 BC
From an ancient patrician family
Mainly brought up by his mother
How was Caesar linked to Marius?
He married his niece, Cornelia Cinna at 16
Where did Caesar hide?
In the countryside where he was first captured by Sulla’s men
How much did he pay Sulla’s men to let him go?
2 talents
What happened while he tried to flee to Asia minor?
He was captured by pirates who asked for a ransom of 500,000 for his release. Caesar told hem to up it = bold
What happened to the pirates?
Caesar made friends win them while he was captive and joked that he would kill them when released which he did
When was the Siege of Alesia?
52 BC
Who was the leader of the Gauls?
Vercingetorix
How many Gauls were killed?
1 million
Why did the people of Rome start to oppose the war?
It seemed pointless
Why was Caesar immune from prosecution?
He was governor
When does Caesar’s governorship expire?
50 BC
Who was Cato the Younger?
Leading optimate - wants to prosecute Caesar, senate votes to prosecute
What does Mark Antony do at this point?
He is tribune and so he vetos Caesar’s prosecution - isn’t heard
What is the result of Caesar being prosecuted?
He matches in Rome and bribes his army to stay
