Caesars' Assassination

Why was Caesar assassinated in 44BC? Gaius Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC for many reasons. Many people, especially his opponents had feared his power and dominion in Rome. He was very ambitious from the very start, he had achieved many and proved himself to be a great military leader, other members of the Roman government felt jealous of his power. When he declared himself as dictator for life he threatened the careers of the …

…and the defeat of Pompey may have frightened some people, and cuesed people to hated him. Fear and hatred, it may be because of this that Julius Caesar was assaainated. Among Caesar’s efforts to increase his popularity he revised the calendar and even named the month “July” after himself, this Created resentment particularly members of the Senate, who have the Greatest urge to get disposed of him. This action influenced people to assassinate him.