Rome, Italy — Gaius Julius Caesar, was found dead, March 15, 44 BC at the Senate in Rome due to multiple stab wounds.

He leaves his wife Calpurnia, adopted son Octavius, and trusted friends Antony and Brutus; an honorable man.

Perhaps most famous for his rise from consul to Emperor of the Roman Empire, Julius was a talented and beloved politician. In his early career, Caesar formed a triumvirate with fellow Roman powerhouses Pompey and Crassus. He then went on to command a spectacularly victorious army in the Gallic Wars, claiming much land for his country.

Later unfairly denied entrance to Rome, Julius and his army completed their famous march across the Rubicon River, which remains an inspiration to his countrymen. The civil war that ensued resulted in a victory for Julius and the 13th Legion.

In his later years, Julius became a skilled politician, assuming control of the Roman government. Beloved by the people of Rome, his death comes as a shock to the Empire.

According to his wife, Julius was warned by a Soothsayer to stay home from the Senate. “‘Beware the Ides of March,'” she quoted.

A public funeral service was held several days after his death in the Forum. Several speeches were given, including a questionable oration from Brutus, and a vibrant discourse from Antony, whose peroration led to the creation of a frenzied mob. Clearly, the public grieves the loss of such a leader.