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Julius Caesar traveled to Egypt to chase his enemy Pompey. Caesar fought Pompey in a civil war.
Caesar was involved with Egypt on several levels. Most people focus on his relationship with Cleopatra and exclude his other Egyptian involvements. He did follow Pompey to Egypt, but not entirely to accept Pompey's surrender. Ptolemy XII, (Cleopatra's father) had been ousted from Egypt and wanted his throne back. In order to get it back he had to pay off many Romans to get their support and consequently ran up a massive debt to Roman money lenders. Caesar and Pompey bought up the debt, and with the death of Ptolemy XII, Caesar wanted to see about his money. He also consulted with the Egyptian astronomers on his restructuring of the calendar. He also had to fight the Alexandrian war after trouble with Ptolemy XIII.
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RossJulius Caesar had a three purposes in traveling to Egypt in 48 BC. One purpose was to chase down Pompey, who he found had been murdered by the Egyptians. The second purpose was to see about getting his money. Cleopatra's father had borrowed a massive amount of money from Roman money lenders to finance his restoration to the throne. Caesar and Pompey bought up the debt, and with Pompey being dead, Caesar was owed the money. The third reason was to settle the dispute between Cleopatra and her brother, as Cleopatra's father had named Rome as Egypt's protectorate.
Julius Caesar never moved from Rome to Egypt, He spent some time there, but his home was Rome.
Julius Caesar never moved from Rome to Egypt, He spent some time there, but his home was Rome.
Julius Caesar never moved from Rome to Egypt, He spent some time there, but his home was Rome.
Julius Caesar never moved from Rome to Egypt, He spent some time there, but his home was Rome.
Julius Caesar never moved from Rome to Egypt, He spent some time there, but his home was Rome.
Julius Caesar never moved from Rome to Egypt, He spent some time there, but his home was Rome.
Julius Caesar never moved from Rome to Egypt, He spent some time there, but his home was Rome.
Julius Caesar never moved from Rome to Egypt, He spent some time there, but his home was Rome.
Julius Caesar never moved from Rome to Egypt, He spent some time there, but his home was Rome.
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What happed to cleo patra when Caesar died?
When Caesar died, Cleopatra happened to be in Rome. Upon hearing the news she hurried back to Egypt to oversee her kingdom and to make things secure. Then she simply waited to see what was going to happen in Rome and if/how Egypt would be affected.
What was Cleopatra's political career?
Cleopatra VII was a pharaoh of Egypt. She also was the mistress of Julius Caesar, head of Rome.
What was Julius Caesar Hometown?
Julius Caesar was born and died in Rome.
Who was Marc Antony and Cleopatra?
Hollywood and William Shakespeare would have you believe that they were tragic lovers but the reality of their relationship was mainly political. Cleopatra was desperate to keep her dynasty alive and her kingdom independent. Antony was desperate for money to fund his eastern campaigns and by military victories, regain his status in Rome which had been undermined by Octavian. The two formed an alliance in which Cleopatra was given territories and honors and Antony was given the funding for his armies. Cleopatra used every means at her disposal, including sex, to hold Antony to their agreement and prevent him from returning to Rome.
What 3 wars did Egypt and rome fight against eah other?
I don't think they ever fought three wars against each other. The only Rome/Egypt war I can recall is Caesar's Alexandrian War. Egypt was very willing to compromise with Rome because they knew that Rome could step in and conquer them if they chose. Are you sure you are not thinking of the Punic wars between Rome and Carthage?
