Short biographies of historical figures

No list of the most famous world leaders list would be complete without traveling back to the Middle Ages and beyond to discuss some of the most influential movers and shakers of all time.

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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar was one of the great leaders on the battlefield during the Gaelic Wars. However, his leadership skills were overshadowed by his personal ambition as he dissolved the first Triumvirate of the Roman Republic during a civil war and acquired supreme power in the Eternal City.

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Augustus Caesar

There would be no Roman Empire without the work and accomplishments of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus. Although he isn't as much of a household name as his adoptive father, Julius, Augustus was a progressive leader who restored peace with Pax-Romana following the chaos after Julius' assassination.

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Alexander the Great

With so many exceptional leaders in history, it's nearly impossible to pinpoint an individual who stands ab