Triumvirate

Julius Caesar: a man of Rome; one who seeked power and glory from an early age who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Eventually he would get what he wanted, but for a certain cost. However, his decisions as he rose to the top would also be his downfall and later, his demise. At a young age Caesar was trusted with many responsibilities. In 85 BC, at the age of 16, Caesar's father passed away, thrusting him into the head of the family. Along with being the head of his household he was…

“It is better to die once than live always in fear of death.” From the time Caesar became consul everybody knew he would be the greatest leader that Rome has ever seen. The heroic and courageous leader, Julius Caesar, has proven over time that he is the best military leader because of his exceptional work in leading his army, winning the Gallic Wars, and defeating Pompey in the Roman Civil War. Julius Caesar was the kind of man that didn’t hide behind his army; he led. Suetonius once said, “He…

The Adventure of Marcus Brutus Marcus Brutus was born on 85 BCE and had died in 42 BCE. Marcus was a great leader back in Rome. He was the son of Marcus Junius Brutus. Marcus Brutus real name was Quintus Caepio Brutus. He was a very interesting man. Marcus had got appointed after Julius Caesar assassination. Then after Rome had split, Marcus was the man to be in charge of the eastern part of Rome. Marcus then had made himself richer than he already was with Rome's money. Marcus has had an…

definitely one to remember. Led by his friend Brutus, a large group of senators stabbed Caesar to death in 44 CE. Rulers in the second triumvirate were Lepidus, Antony, and Octavian, Caesar’s heir. Octavian went in Caesar’s footsteps and defeated the other two rulers and took control of Rome. He was also the first official emperor of Rome. After the triumvirates, emperors were popular, but the most hated was Nero. He became heir through birth. His mother was very conceited and wanted constant…

In 60 BCE a political alliance called the First Triumvirate was organize between Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and Gnaeus Pompey, Rome’s most powerful men. With Caesar’s popularity, Crassus’ wealth, and Pompey’s influence over the military the three men produced a prominent force. Caesar was able…

Cassius flee and Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus now rule Rome. The triumvirate discuss which of their enemies they should kill, “Upon condition Publius shall not live, who is your sister’s son, Mark Antony.” “He shall not live. Look, with a spot I damn him. But Lepidus, go you to Caesar’s house. Fetch the will hither, and shall determine how to cut off some charge in legacies” (4.1.4-9). Brutus and Cassius are now at war with the triumvirate. With all of the chaos going on around, Cassius…

seen baker. In Victorian streetscape of spring street The Princess Theatre is haunted by Frederick Baker a past actor. In 1885 the Princess theatre came under control of “The Triumvirate” , with partnering with J.C. williamson, George Musgrove, and Arthur Garner. The old theater had become rundown so the Triumvirate resolved the existing building (“New” 1). December…

Often times, individuals will find themselves in a position where a difficult decision must be made. This common occurrence is used by authors to develop plots as well as characters. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar is gaining power among the Romans after defeating the previous leader, Pompey. Some Senators are taking note of this, and believe that they need to end this accelerated growth in power by assassinating Caesar. Marcus Brutus, one of Caesar’s…

for the complete disintegration of the Roman republic prior to his rule. Before discussing Octavian’s bid for power, one must consider the status of the Roman political situation prior to Octavian. Before Octavian, the Roman people had the First Triumvirate,…

After his victory, Caesar established himself as dictator for life.[28] His assassination led to a second Triumvirate among Octavian (Caesar's grandnephew and heir), Mark Antony and Lepidus, and to another civil war between Octavian and Antony.[29] The former in 27 BC became princeps civitatis and got the title of Augustus, founding the principate, a diarchy between…