Gaius Julius Caesar was an ancient Roman general who conquered many in that name of Rome. He accomplished many things during his life that made him so loved by his people. Julius Caesar was an influential ruler who is still an important part of history today. Gaius Julius Caesar was born on July 12, 100 BC. He was born into a wealthy, aristocratic family in what is now Rome, Italy. His parents were Aurelia Cotta and Gaius Julius Caesar from whom Julius took his name. He was a descendant of Aeneas, a great Trojan prince, on his mother's side. On his father's side he was related to Marius, who was a king. The author of the book Julius Caesar, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., stated that “Julius Caesar, from birth, was groomed to unfold in a senatorial oligarchy. As his mother taught him to appreciate and learn subjects such as endurance, frugality, simplicity, religious devotion, righteousness and avoiding wrong actions” (p. 23). Giulio had siblings Julia Minor and Julia Major. The author of the book Julius Caesar, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., stated that: “Caesar at the age of seven was...