Monday, April 20, 2026

Collection of facts about Caesar's civil war

This post is a collection of facts about Caesar's civil war (49 - 45 BC). There are 10 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • Preceded by the Gallic Wars
  • Pompey demanded Caesar give up his governorship of Gaul
  • Caesar refused and marched on Rome (Crossing of the Rubicon)
  • Fighting in Italy, Illyria, Greece, Egypt, Africa, Hispania
  • Battle of Dyrrhachium (Albania) in 48 BC
  • Battle of Pharsalus (Greece) in 48 BC
  • Marcus Junius, Brutus and Cicero surrendered
  • Pompey fled to Egypt and was assassinated
  • Battle of Thapsus (North Africa) in 46 BC
  • Caesar became dictator perpetuo (dictator for life) in 44 BC