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Julius Caesar
Roman general and dictator; historical example of ambition.
minor
Also known as Caesar
First appearance: Sir Walter Raleigh
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Used as a comparison for Raleigh's historical writing; Raleigh is described as 'the Caesar of his own story.'
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