Module 9 (8. Who was the Roman emperor, who was murdered by senators 44 B.C? Why did this happen? ) :

The Assassination of

Julius Caesar, 44 BC

Julius Caesar continued to consolidate his power and in February 44 BC, he declared himself dictator for life. This act, along with his continual effort to adorn himself with the trappings of power, turned many in the Senate against him. Sixty members of the Senate concluded that the only resolution to the problem was to assassinate Caesar.