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Julius Caesar (100–44 BC) was a Roman general and dictator. Caesar or Cæsar may also refer to: Places * Caesar, Zimbabwe * Caesar Creek State Park, in southwestern Ohio People * Caesar (given name) * Caesar (surname) * Caesar (title), a title used by Roman and Byzantine emperors, and also at times by Ottoman emperors, derived from the dictator's name ** Augustus (63 BC – 14 AD), adoptive son of the dictator and first Roman emperor * Other members of the Julii Caesares, the family from which the dictator came ** Gaius Julius Caesar (proconsul) (140–85 BC), father of the dictator ** Claudius, fourth Roman emperor, first bearer of the name ''Claudius Caesar'' ** Nero, fifth Roman emperor, second bearer of the name ''Claudius Caesar'' * Caesar of Dyrrhachium, 1st-Century Bishop * Bernhard Caesar Einstein (1930–2008), Swiss-American physicist and grandson of Albert Einstein * Caesar the Geezer (born 1958), British radio personality Art and entertainment Fictional charac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julius Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar (; ; 12 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC), was a Roman general and statesman. A member of the First Triumvirate, Caesar led the Roman armies in the Gallic Wars before defeating his political rival Pompey in a civil war, and subsequently became dictator from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. In 60 BC, Caesar, Crassus and Pompey formed the First Triumvirate, an informal political alliance that dominated Roman politics for several years. Their attempts to amass power as were opposed by the within the Roman Senate, among them Cato the Younger with the frequent support of Cicero. Caesar rose to become one of the most powerful politicians in the Roman Republic through a string of military victories in the Gallic Wars, completed by 51 BC, which greatly extended Roman territory. During this time he both invaded Britain and built a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesar (Xena)
This is a list of significant characters from the television programs ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'', its prequel ''Young Hercules'', and '' Xena: Warrior Princess''. Main characters * Hercules (portrayed by Kevin Sorbo as an adult, Ian Bohen as young Hercules in flashbacks, Ryan Gosling as young Hercules in ''Young Hercules'') - The demi-god son of Zeus and Alcmene and strongest man in the world, and arch-rival to his older half brother Ares, the God of War. The champion of man who defeated and reformed the once power-hungry warlord Xena making her see the errors of her ways that set her on her path of redemption * Iolaus (portrayed by Michael Hurst as an adult, and Dean O'Gorman as young Iolaus in flashbacks and in ''Young Hercules'') - Hercules' sidekick, best friend, and companion. * Xena (portrayed by Lucy Lawless) - Once a power-hungry warlord, she was shown the error of her ways by Hercules and later repented and renounced her old life as an evil warrior. However, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesar (song)
"Caesar" is a song by the English band I Blame Coco from their debut album, ''The Constant''. Produced by Klas Åhlund, the track features Swedish singer Robyn and was released as the album's lead single on 31 January 2010. The accompanying music video, directed by directing duo Hope Audikana, was uploaded onto Island Records' official YouTube account on 17 December 2009. Critical reception In a review for Digital Spy, Nick Levine called the song "quite a debut", stating that "Coco displays oodles of moody 'tude, referencing ''Lord Of The Flies'' and hissing lines like 'You're all f**king hopers', Ahlund keeps the production as lean and fuzzy as an undernourished duckling, and Robyn herself turns up to deliver the ear-snagging chorus." Joe O'Sullivan from This Is Fake DIY commented that " e verse / chorus trade off between Coco and Robyn works very well, the contrast in their voices utilised to great effect as Robyn's impassioned singing is offset from Coco's by disinterested then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesars (band)
Caesars were a Swedish indie rock band from Stockholm, formed in 1995. In their native country, the band was originally known as Caesars Palace, a name which was changed to avoid conflicting with the name of the Las Vegas hotel. In the rest of Scandinavia they are known as Twelve Caesars. Career Outside of Sweden, the band are best known for the song "Jerk It Out", which was originally featured in the snowboarding video ''Afterbang'' in 2002, as well as the Electronic Arts video games ''SSX 3'' and ''FIFA Football 2004'', and on the PlayStation 2 game ''LMA Manager 2005''. The song also appeared in the Wii games '' Just Dance'' and ''Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova'', and in the Wii version of ''Samba de Amigo'' as downloadable content. It has also been the backdrop of television advertisements for brands such as iPod (2005) and Renault (2009). The song is featured on the band's ''39 Minutes of Bliss (In an Otherwise Meaningless World)'', ''Paper Tigers'', and ''Love for the St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesar (band)
Caesar was a Dutch indie rock trio from Amsterdam, consisting of Roald van Oosten, Marit de Loos and Sem Bakker. The band was founded in 1994. Caesar released four studio albums, plus one retrospective release in 2006, ''Before My Band Explodes''. The band was stopped in 2008. They were named for Julius Caesar who is famous for being a Roman Dictator. History Early days In 1994 Roald van Oosten and Marit de Loos thought of starting a band together. Later that year Van Oosten met Sem Bakker. They discussed the idea that De Loos and Van Oosten have and Bakker agreed to join on bass. The fact that Bakker didn't play bass yet was seemingly not a problem. Thus Caesar’s line up was complete. After a mere month of playing together the trio released their first demo. The following year three more demos followed. The band was swiftly improving and Excelsior Recordings (then still known as ''(Nothing sucks like) Electrolux'') noticed. It is for this label that the band recorded its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesar, Life Of A Colossus
Caesar, Life of a Colossus is a biography of Julius Caesar written by Adrian Goldsworthy and published in 2006 by Yale University Press''Caesar, Life of a Colossus''. Goldsworthy, Adrian. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2006. 519 pages. . It outlines his life in the context of the many institutions with which he interacted: "Roman society, the politics of the senate, Gaul (ancient France)" as well as the army of that ancient republic. Within that framework, during his fifty-six year lifetime, he fulfilled many roles: "including a fugitive, prisoner, rising politician, army leader, legal advocate, rebel, dictator – perhaps even a god – as well as a husband, father, lover and adulterer. Few fictional heroes have ever done as much as Caius Julius Caesar." One underlying structure of this book is to take the reader on a journey that follows "the many gambles, strange turns, and unlikely incidents in Caesar's career."*Adrian Goldsworthy, Caesar, Life of a Colossus. Josh Levith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesar (Massie Novel)
''Caesar'' is a 1993 historical novel by Scottish writer Allan Massie, the third in the author's series of novels about the early Roman Emperors. Synopsis It is written as the memoirs of Decimus Brutus, one of Caesar’s assassins, in custody, awaiting judgement and almost certain death for his part in the slaying. Brutus insists that he has no need to make an apology and sets out his reasons clearly and succinctly, celebrating the charmed life of Caesar though tempering his remarkable achievements with the great man’s overpowering ambition and ruthless determination to end the Roman Republic and install himself as Dictator A dictator is a political leader who possesses absolute power. A dictatorship is a state ruled by one dictator or by a small clique. The word originated as the title of a Roman dictator elected by the Roman Senate to rule the republic in times ... for life. As he writes in hindsight of the unfolding conspiracy, Brutus paints himself as a patriot, will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesar (McCullough Novel)
''Caesar: Let the Dice Fly'' is the fifth historical novel in Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series. Plot summary The novel opens in 54 BC, with Caesar in the middle of his epochal Gallic campaigns, having just invaded Britannia. The first half of the novel deals broadly with the conclusion of his conquests in Gaul, and the second half narrates the growing sense of unease in Rome concerning Caesar's intentions, the antagonism of the conservative 'boni' faction towards him, his crossing of the Rubicon, his invasion of Italy and his victory in the Civil War. Some of the pivotal moments include Caesar's return from Britannia; his narrow escape during the battle of Gergovia; his great victory at Alesia, which involved the complete circumvallation of the citadel, the repulse of a relief force, and the acceptance of the surrender of Vercingetorix; his final destruction of the Gallic resistance at Uxellodunum; the death of Julia and Marcus Licinius Crassus; his falling out with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Tendency
is the second story arc of the manga series ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. It was serialized for around years in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from November 2, 1987, to March 27, 1989, for 69 chapters, which were later collected into seven ''tankōbon'' volumes. In its original publication, it was referred to as . The arc was preceded by ''Phantom Blood'' (1987) and followed by '' Stardust Crusaders'' (1989–1992). Set in North America and Europe in 1938–39 around 50 years after ''Phantom Blood'', the story follows Joseph Joestar and Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli, descendants of Jonathan Joestar and Will A. Zeppeli from ''Phantom Blood'' who can manipulate sunlight-based energy called Hamon. Along with the Hamon master Lisa Lisa, Joseph and Caesar seek to prevent ancient humanoids called the Pillar Men, who invented the stone masks from ''Phantom Blood'', from obtaining a powerful stone called the Super Aja, which would evolve them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. It was originally serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1987 to 2004, and was transferred to the monthly ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Ultra Jump'' in 2005. The series is divided into nine story arcs, each following a new protagonist bearing the "JoJo" nickname. ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' is Shueisha's largest ongoing manga series by volume count, with its chapters collected in 131 ''tankōbon'' volumes as of September 2021. A 13-episode original video animation series adapting the manga's third part, '' Stardust Crusaders'', was produced by A.P.P.P. and released from 1993 to 2002. The studio later produced an anime film adapting the first part, ''Phantom Blood'', which was released in theaters in Japan in 2007. In October 2012, an anime television series produced by David Production adapting ''Phantom Blood'' and ''Battle Tendency'' began broadcast on Tok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Generator Rex
''Generator Rex'' is an American animated science fiction television series created by Man of Action for Cartoon Network, with John Fang of Cartoon Network Studios serving as supervising director. It was inspired by the comic '' M. Rex'', published by Image Comics in 1999. The series premiered in the United States on April 23, 2010 on Cartoon Network, and concluded on January 3, 2013. A crossover special with '' Ben 10: Ultimate Alien'', titled '' Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United'', aired on November 25, 2011, while a second 44-minute four-part special, '' Ben Gen 10'', aired on April 11, 2021, featuring new versions of the ''Generator Rex'' characters in the ''Ben 10'' reboot universe. Plot Five years ago, a massive explosion released high concentrations of underdeveloped, incomplete nanites into the atmosphere, infecting almost every living thing on Earth. These nanites may randomly activate inside their hosts, mutating the subject into a monster known as an E.V.O. (short for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesar Flickerman
The following is a list of characters in ''The Hunger Games'' novels, a series of young adult science fiction novels by Suzanne Collins whose original trilogy was later adapted into a series of four feature films. The actors who portray these characters are given in list of ''The Hunger Games'' cast members. Katniss Everdeen Katniss Everdeen, known as "the girl on fire", is the main protagonist in the Hunger Games. She is 16 years old at the beginning of the first book and is quiet, independent, and fierce. She has long dark hair (hers is usually tied up in a braid), olive skin, and gray eyes, which are given as a characteristic of residents of the coal mining region of District 12 known as "the Seam". She was named for an aquatic plant with edible underwater tubers by her father, who jokingly said that “If you can find yourself, you’ll never be hungry.” She lives with her mother and younger sister, Primrose Everdeen (nicknamed "Prim"). Her father's death in a mining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
