Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way.
On the Ides of March, Caesar was brutally assassinated by a group of senators determined to end his tyranny, bringing his reign to an end..
The good times, however, would not last much longer.
His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush with power, he named himself dictator for life.
Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way