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Men gladly believe what they wish. -Libenter homines id quod volunt credunt

Julius Caesar

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Julius Caesar
Ancient Roman Historian
Ancient Roman Military Personnel
Ancient Roman Politician
Ancient Roman Priest
Memoirist
Military Leader
Orator
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The Eternal City
Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar IV
Gaius Iulius Caesar
Imperator Gaius Julius Gaii filius Gaii nepos Caesar Patris Patriae
Divus Julius
Gaius Julius Caesar
Iulius Caesar
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