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Roman History (59-44 B.C.E.)
History of Rome from the first consulship of C. Julius Caesar to the assassination of C. Julius Caesar
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02/21/2009

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Caesar and Bibulus
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Consuls of 59 B.C.E.
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58-51 B.C.E.
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Years of Caesar as governor in Gaul
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Prorogation
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Extending a proconsulship
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55 B.C.E.
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This year saw Caesar invade Britain and and cross the Rhine
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Vercingetorix of Alesia
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Averni chief that emerged as the greatest threat to Caesar in Gaul in 52 B.C.E.
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Battle of Alesia
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Battle sees Vercingetorix subdued
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Milo
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Man who killed Clodius
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Pompey
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Man who took control of Rome in 52 B.C.E. to improve order by command of the senate
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Luca
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Place where the 1st triumvirate met to reestablish their amicitia in 56 B.C.E.
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Julia
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Daughter to Caesar whom Pompey married to strengthen the triumvirate
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Parthia
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Place where Crassus foolishly invaded in 53 B.C.E.
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Charrae
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Battle sees Crassus die
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March on Rome
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Caesar's reaction to the senate's order to give up his army and return to Rome
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Rubicon
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River which Caesar ceremoniously crossed to begin the civil war
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Brundisium
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Place where Pompey fled as Caesar marched on Rome
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Dyrrhachium
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Battle sees Pompey nearly defeat Caesar in the Civil War
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Pharsalus
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48 B.C.E. battle which sees Caesar defeat Pompey for good
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Egypt
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Place where Pompey fled after the Battle of Pharsalus
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Ptolemy XIII
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Emperor who order the assassination of Pompey
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Cleopatra
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Co-Leader of Egypt whom Caesar endorsed upon his arrival
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Caesarion
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Bastard son of Caesar and Cleopatra
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Phanaces
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Son to Mithridates whom Caesar battled in Pontus
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Zela
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Battle sees Caesar defeat Phanaces
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Vini, Vidi, Vici
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Message that Caesar sent back to Rome after the Battle of Zela
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Juba
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King of Numidia whom Caesar defeated in Northern Africa
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Thapsus
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Battle saw Caesar defeat remaining Pompey supporters in Northern Africa
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Cato
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Senator who committed suicide at the Battle of Thapsus
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Munga
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Battles sees Caesar defeat all remaining Pompey supporters
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SExtus and Gnaeus
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Sons of Pompey whom Caesar defeated
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March 15, 44 B.C.E.
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Date of Caesar's assassination
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Cassius and Brutus
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Main conspirators of Caesar's assassination
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