No, Julius Caesar was not a Roman emperor ... he was much more dangerous than that

In 60 BC, Caesar formed a powerful alliance known as the First Triumvirate with two other prominent leaders, Pompey and Crassus.

This alliance helped him gain significant power in Rome. In 58 BC, he became the governor of Gaul (modern-day France and Belgium), where he led successful military campaigns that expanded Rome's territory and increased his popularity.

However, Caesar's success and growing power made Pompey and other Roman elites uneasy.

In 49 BC, Caesar's political enemies ordered him to disband his army and return to Rome as a private citizen.

Instead, Caesar crossed the Rubicon River with his army, a bold move that started a civil war.

He famously said, "The die is cast", signaling that there was no turning back.

After a series of battles, Caesar emerged victorious and became the dictator of Rome in 46 BC.

He initiated a series of reforms that improved the lives of the poor, restructured the calendar (introducing the Julian calendar), and reduced the power of the Senate.

Despite his achievements, Caesar's rule faced opposition. Many feared he wanted to become a king, which went against Rome's republican values.

On March 15, 44 BC, a group of senators, led by Brutus and Cassius, assassinated Caesar in the Senate.

His death led to another civil war, which ultimately resulted in the rise of his adopted heir, Augustus, and the beginning of the Roman Empire.

Caesar is remembered as one of the greatest military commanders in history and a key figure in the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire.

His life and assassination have been retold in numerous works of literature and art, highlighting his enduring influence on world history.