Son of rich parents, his upbringing was modest. Julius Caesar, unlike other boys of his time, knew no luxury like jewels, expensive clothing and exotic food. His education was also different from that of other boys of his time. Generally Roman boys were tutored by Greek slaves bought by their parents. However, Caesar's father, Gaius Caesar and mother Aurelia wanted Caesar to be tutored by a freeman. Gnipho, a gentle scholar was appointed as his tutor. He was a Gaul. From him Caesar learnt Latin, Greek, history, literature and mathematics. He also learned the language and ways of the people of Gaul. The young Gaul Caesar did not know that he would one day conquer and make it a part of the great Roman empire.

Caesar spent his days happily, studying and playing with his friend, Marcus Cicero. Three important events occurred in his life. When he was 14, his uncle, Marius appointed Caesar as priest of Jupiter and member of the Sacred College. Caesar was very hap

After Caesar's term as Praetor expired, the Senate appointed him Military Governor of Spain. In this capacity, he gained personal fortune and collected large amounts of money which he sent to Rome. During this time, he never neglected his official duties. He revised laws, settled quarrels and abolished certain barbaric customs and conferred honors and privileges upon those who were worthy. At the end of the term of his office he left behind an well organized and healthy province. He immediately returned to Rome for the election of consulship, which he won.

Sulla was angry at what he thought was the arrogance of Caesar, but because of his family's popularity, fame and prestige Sulla didn't order his killing. Instead he divested him of his priesthood, confiscated Cornelia's dowry and his inherited estates and properties. In spite of these measures, Caesar refused to obey Sulla, so Sulla ordered his men to kill Caesar. Fortunately Caesar had many friends all over Rome who forewarned him, so he disguised himself and escaped to the mountains where he lived in caves. Soon his hideout was discovered when two thugs located him. Using his charisma and skilful oratory, he convinced the thugs that they had successfully completed a tough task in locating him, though they were being paid too little for their troubles. He then promised to pay them handsomely, provided they smuggled him safely to Rome. The thugs were convinced and helped him reach his mother, wife and daughter Julia in Rome under the cover of darkness.

Soon after Caesar received the news of Sulla's death in 78 B.C., he returned to Italy and started a career as a criminal lawyer. In 75 BC, he went to Rhodes for studying oratory from his friend Marcus Cicero's old teacher Molo, which would help him in politics. But he was captured by pirates and they demanded $ 50,000 for his release. Caesar lived for 40 days with the pirates like a prince among his slaves. He also joined in their sports and offered to read them his own poems.

As a Consul, his first act was to make public the corruption of the Senate. His next step was to help the experienced soldiers by finding peaceful jobs for them. He brought about many favorable changes for the people, but the same were equally unfavorable for the Senators. He also won many wars and finally rose to the status of a democrat

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