n 60 BC Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey all ruled Rome in a triumvirate (a group of three rulers). Julius was a very strong and great leader. these men ruled Rome for the next ten years. Caesar was elected consul in 59 BC, he only served one year as consul. witch after he made himself governor of Gaul. Caesar went through all the things his men went through so this helped him gain the loyalty and devotion of his men. his success in Gaul made him very popular. in 50 BC Caesar  was ordered to disband his men and return home by Pompey. in 49 BC Caesars army crossed the Rubicon river and marched to Rome and Pompey fled. Caesar and his army defeated Pompey's armies in Greece, Asia, Spain, and Egypt. In 46 BC he was appointed dictator, and in 44 BC he was appointed dictator for life.