Caesar's Assassination Flashcards
His power
He had virtually taken over the public
Many were concerned and thought he would make himself king
Dictator
Caesar became a dictator in 44Bc
This title was used in times of crisis
Only held for a few months
The end of Caesar
Was assassinated on the 15th of March 44Bc
Assassinated by senators
Led by Marcus Brutus and Cassius
Happened in Pompey’s theatre at a senate meeting
What happened to his ‘possible heirs’
Antony- became consul
Lepidus- his master of horse (second in command to the dictator)
Octavian- named heir to the throne
What Antony did in this time
Took control of the troops and Caesars will and money
Arranged a meeting of the senate
The conspirators were given an amnesty and allowed to leave Rome
He was praised for avoiding a civil war
Abolished the title of dictator
Refused Octavians adoption by Caesar
What happened to the conspirators
As caesars will said that all the people were all given 75denarii of Caesars money and they were shown his bloodstained toga, created a riot
-the conspirators were forced to flee from Rome
Cicero- Antony
he was building up his power and ensuring that he kept control. provided land for Caesar’s veterans
sent Lepidus of to Spain.
He is said to have forged documents from Caesar.
arranged to have the province of the two Gauls in order to keep an eye on Italy when he left to be a governor.
kept control of the legions in Macedonia.
