



who derived power and support from the Roman masses. It covers a period when the foundations of the Republic became more shaky, with 'great men' achieving dominance and often ignoring the laws and traditions of the Senate. A popularis (plural populares) was a Roman politician in the Late Republic A time in ancient Rome lasting from about 150BCE until the assumption of power by Octavian in 30BCE. A popularis (plural populares) was a Roman politician in the Late Republic who derived power and support from the Roman masses. Gaius Julius Caesar - famous Roman popularis Latin for 'favouring the people'.Marcus Junius Brutus - descendant of Lucius Junius Brutus (who overthrew Tarquinius) and assassin of Caesar.Lucius Minucius Basilus - Roman military commander and senator, and assassin of Caesar.A member of a triumvirate A political regime dominated by three powerful individuals. Marcus Antonius - commonly known as Mark Antony, was a Roman general and politician, supporter of Julius Caesar, and later a triumvir A member of a triumvirate.His death led to 13 years of civil war and the establishment of the Roman Empire.The assassins were worried Caesar wanted to become king.His assassins were a number of senators who thought of themselves as 'Liberators'.'Before common era', the non-religious way of saying 'BC' (which means 'before Christ'). of March, 15 March 44 BCE 'Before common era', the non-religious way of saying 'BC' (which means 'before Christ'). In the Roman calendar, a day falling roughly in the middle of the month. Julius Caesar was murdered on the Ides In the Roman calendar, a day falling roughly in the middle of the month.Key facts about the assassination of Julius Caesar
