Julius Caesar — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Julius Caesar.
100 BCE
Born in Rome on July 12 or 13
84 BCE
Married Cornelia, daughter of a consul; began political career
81-80 BCE
Served as military tribune under Gnaeus Strabo in Asia Minor
69 BCE
Elected quaestor; began rapid advancement through Roman political offices
60 BCE
Formed the First Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus
59 BCE
Elected consul of Rome; served as senior magistrate
58-50 BCE
Conducted Gallic Wars, conquering Gaul and expanding Roman territory
49 BCE
Crossed the Rubicon River, starting civil war against Pompey and the Senate
48-46 BCE
Defeated Pompey at Pharsalus; became dictator of Rome
44 BCE
Assassinated on March 15 (the Ides of March) by senators including Brutus