Julius Caesar was born in 100 BC into a powerful family. His family was very much involved in the political events of this time. His father was the governor of Asia during the early years of Julius's life. Calius Marius who was Julius Caesar's uncle was very prominent in politics also. Julius is known for his many great achievements during his time. The most recognized achievement was the conquering of Gaul. Some of his other achievements include, lower class politician, introduced laws against extortion, publication of the proceedings of the Senate, and reorganization of the taxes.
During the Social War his Uncle Marius massacred all of his enemies, had himself elected consul, and then dies a few days later. From Maruis's death lead to danger and trouble for Julius Caesar. At this point in his life things were not going so well for him. While working on his education he married one of Roman's most important Professors daughter Cornelia who later gave birth to his only legitimate child, Julia. Soon after his marriage to Cornelia a new dictator was appointed by the name of Sulla. Sulla ordered Julius to divorce his wife in exchange for not being banished from the country. When Julius refused, Sulla ordered for him to be executed and Caesar went into hiding. Finally after friends and family persuaded Sulla to pardon him and Sulla was impressed Caesar's dedication to his wife and pardoned him. His wife died soon after he was pardoned and he remarried Pompei, who was the granddaughter of Sulla. .
In 68BC Caesar was elected questor and obtained a seat in the Senate. Caesar supported Pompey and helped him against the Mediterranean pirates, later ended up in command of the war against King Mithridates in Asia Minor. Later Caesars opposition to the death penalty represented his popular policy. He was then elected Praetor and the optimates were very worried because Caesar was so popular with the masses.
