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Julius Caesar, an Italian-born leader in the Roman Republic, was the first emperor of Rome. When he was a teenager, Caesar joined a group of soldiers who were fighting for their freedom. After a few years, Caesar rose to power and became a general in the Roman army. In 49 B.C., he took control of Rome and became dictator for life because of his military victories.
He held this position until his death in 44 B.C. At this time, he had been nominated dictator for life by the Senate—an ancient Roman legislative body—in order to help him raise an army because he was going to be called upon to fight an enemy threat. During this time, Caesar served as both a politician and a soldier by leading a successful campaign against Pompey the Great, a powerful leader in Rome's civil war.
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