Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar (pronounced: /ˈdʒuːliəs ˈsiːzər/), was a Roman general, statesman, and historian who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
Etymology
The name "Caesar" was a cognomen within the Julian family - itself a branch of the gens Julia, an ancient patrician family in Rome. The term "Caesar" has been derived from Latin Caesaries which means "hairy". Julius Caesar was not named for this, but the term became an imperial title, which is the origin of "Kaiser" in German and "Tsar/Czar" in the Slavonic languages.
Related Terms
- Roman Republic: The era of ancient Roman civilization beginning with the overthrow of the Roman Kingdom, traditionally dated to 509 BC, and ending in 27 BC with the establishment of the Roman Empire.
- Roman Empire: The post-Republican period of ancient Rome. It began with the end of the Roman Republic and lasted until 476 AD.
- Gens Julia: A patrician family of ancient Rome, into which Caesar was born.
- Cognomen: In ancient Rome, a nickname which became part of a person's full name, distinguishing individuals within a family.
See Also
- Augustus: The first Roman Emperor, and adopted son of Julius Caesar.
- Cleopatra: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, and a lover of Julius Caesar.
- Ides of March: A day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March, known for the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Julius Caesar
- Wikipedia's article - Julius Caesar
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