Caesar’s accumulation of power led to a conspiracy among senators who feared he intended to become king.
: Facing prosecution from political rivals in the Senate, Caesar defied orders to disband his army and crossed the Rubicon River in 49 BCE, sparking a civil war. Rule and Reform
: Caesar formed a famous romantic and political alliance with Cleopatra VII of Egypt, helping her secure her throne and fathering a son, Caesarion . The Ides of March