Julius Caesar

A member of the First Triumvirate, Julius Caesar led the infamous Roman armies in the Gallic Wars, governing his Roman Republic into essentially a dictatorship until his eventual assassination in 44 BC. During his short reign, he played a pivotal role in events that led to the rise of the Roman Empire.

Several statues and busts created during and after his reign depict Caesar as a strong-willed man with prominent features and a piercing stare that inspired both terror and obedience. Artistic portrayals in recent years expertly capture the air of authority and power that he had.