Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great By Charles

Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great By Charles Harned

Julius Caesar Short Biography • Julius Caesar was a Roman politician who is best known for his dictatorship over Rome, but he is also famous forming the unofficial triumvirate, extending the Roman Empire’s grasps, and starting a civil war in 49 BC

Julius Caesar Timeline

Julius Caesar Timeline

Julius Caesar Timeline

Julius Caesar Political Career • Caesar went on many campaigns to other countries, and during these campaigns, because Caesar would be gone for so long, he left much of his power in the hands of Crassus and Pompey.

Julius Caesar Political Life (2) • Caesar’s daughter, Julia, was married to Pompey the Great. When Caesar and Pompey clashed, nothing much came of it because they were so closely related. But, when Julia and Crassus, a good friend of both Pompey and Caesar, died, there was no more link between the two new enemies.

Pompey The Great Short Biography • Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, more commonly known as Pompey, was also a member of the First Triumvirate. Pompey came from rich Italian background and quickly established himself by a few very successful campaigns.

Caesar vs. Pompey SHOWDOWN VS.

What led to the Civil War • The triumvirate was about to end. • The people thought Caesar was a better general • Pompey married Caesar’s enemies daughter • Pompey was getting scared of Caesar and getting older

The Civil War • Caesar was on the offensive the entire time, making Pompey and his much larger army retreat to Greece

The Civil War • Pompey had many opportunities to win, but mistakes by his first line led to Caesar winning the Civil War.

Death of Caesar • The Assassination of Julius Caesar was the result of a conspiracy of a group of senators. The assassination occurred on March 15 and this led to another Civil war.

Pompey’s Death • Pompey was killed by king Ptolemy XIII in Egypt. Ptolemy thought this would please Caesar but, contrary to what he thought, it did not.