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Julius Caesar

Roman dictator and historical figure, discussed in political contexts.

minor

Also known as Caesar

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With Caligula (family): Caligula is a descendant of Julius Caesar, whom he idolizes and seeks to surpass in power. In XIV: Gaius Caesar, after conquering Britain, hears of his daughter's death and resumes his duties as…

With Caligula (family): Caligula is a descendant of Julius Caesar, whom he idolizes and seeks to surpass in power.

In XIV: Gaius Caesar, after conquering Britain, hears of his daughter's death and resumes his duties as general within three days.

Later, in On the Trifling Origins of Anger: Cited as an example of a generous victor whose failure to satisfy insatiable hopes led to his assassination by former friends and allies.

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Caligula
family · ambivalent

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XIV
Gaius Caesar, after conquering Britain, hears of his daughter's death and resumes his duties as general within three days.
On the Trifling Origins of Anger
Cited as an example of a generous victor whose failure to satisfy insatiable hopes led to his assassination by former friends and allies.
On Exile and the Contemplation of Virtue
Sails past Mytilene without landing, unable to bear seeing Marcellus fallen.
Why Do Many Things Turn Out Badly for Good Men?
Mentioned as the one whose power has fallen over the land and sea, against whom Cato asserts his freedom.
Book II
Julius Caesar is mentioned in the context of whether Marcus Brutus ought to have received his life from him, given Brutus's decision to assassinate him.
XX
Julius Caesar spared Brutus's life, but his position to bestow this benefit came through wrongful means.
On Receiving Benefits from the Unworthy
Referenced indirectly through the example of Julius Graecinus, who was executed by Gaius Caesar.
XXIV
Besieging Corfinium; spares Domitius's life after the slave's intervention.
XVI
Cited as ungrateful for bringing war from Gaul and Germany to Rome and never laying aside his arms.
Chapter XXIV
Presides over a legal dispute and is reminded by a veteran of a past kindness; he grants the veteran the disputed fields.

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