Iulius Caesar
Iulius Caesar is the Latin name for the famous Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar.
Which one should you use?
Gaius Iulius Caesar is the most widely recognized formal way to say 'Julius Caesar' in Latin. Additionally, Imperator Caesar is one formal way to address Julius Caesar in Latin by the title.
Did you know?
- One theory suggests the name Caesar is linked to the phrase a caeso matris utero, meaning 'born by Caesarean section'.
Examples in context
- Quos libros scripsit Iulius Caesar?Which books did Julius Caesar write?This sentence is useful for asking about the books written by Iulius Caesar.Tatoeba #7107837 by alexmarcelo, translation #7119534 by CarpeLanam
- Gaius Iulius Caesar Galliam subegit.Gaius Julius Caesar conquered Gaul.
- Caesar bellum Gallicum scripsit.Caesar wrote the Gallic War.
- Iulius Caesar venit, vidit, vicit.Julius Caesar came, saw, conquered.
- Iulius Caesar imperium habuit.Julius Caesar had power.
- Multis hominibus Iulius Caesar placuit.Julius Caesar was pleasing to many people.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a history lesson.
- MarcusVisne legere de Iulio Caesare?Do you want to read about Julius Caesar?
- AureliaIta, Iulius Caesar est vir clarissimus.Yes, Julius Caesar is a very famous man.
- MarcusQuid fecit Iulius Caesar in Gallia?What did Julius Caesar do in Gaul?
- AureliaMultas victorias habuit.He had many victories.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Caesar, Iulius, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
