Caesar's political career

  • 68 BCE

    Quaestor in Spain

    Caesar was selected as a quaestor
  • 65 BCE

    Aedile of Rome

    He organized public events and games
  • 63 BCE

    Pontifex Maximus

    Caesar was elected as the chief priest of Rome
  • 61 BCE

    Governor of Further Spain

    He served as governor, showed his military skills
  • 60 BCE

    Firsd Triumvirate

    Caesar, Pompey, Crassus formed the first Triumvirate
    --- dominate Roman politics
  • 59 BCE

    Consul of Rome

    Caesar as consul, laws benefiting
  • 57 BCE

    Gallic wars

    He expended Rome's territory
  • 49 BCE

    Crossing the Rubicon

    He crossed the Rubicon river with his army, initating civil wars
  • 44 BCE

    Dictator for life

    Caesar was declared dictator for life, centralizing power