Please give me facts about Julius Caesar to write in my essay?
1. Julius Caesar was born on July 12 or 13, 100 BC in Rome, Italy.
2. He came from a patrician family, meaning they were part of the Roman aristocracy.
3. Caesar served as a military commander and was known for his successful conquests in Gaul (modern-day France) and Britain.
4. He famously crossed the Rubicon River in 49 BC, marking the beginning of a civil war that ultimately paved the way for his rise to power.
5. In 44 BC, Julius Caesar was named dictator perpetuo, or dictator for life.
6. Caesar implemented various reforms during his rule, including the Julian calendar, which is the basis for our modern calendar.
7. Despite his popularity among the Roman people, Caesar faced opposition from the Senate and was assassinated on the Ides of March, March 15, 44 BC.
8. His death led to a power struggle in Rome and eventually the rise of his grandnephew, Octavian, who became the first Roman Emperor, Augustus.
9. Julius Caesar is remembered as one of the most famous and influential figures in ancient Rome and his legacy has endured through the centuries.