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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

aka Divine Julius

Dictator of Rome

100 BCE – 44 BCE·Roman Republic·Historical

Julius Caesar is documented in the Fictotum archive with 20 recorded media portrayals. Active during the Roman Republic.

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Book 7
Video Game 6
TV Series 2
Film 2
Book Series 1
Play 1
BOOK 1
Portrayal Sentiment — Predominantly complex
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Creator Interpretation Matrix(20 Records)
Type:
Work Creator Interpretation Actor / Character
100 · Book
PlutarchcomplexLead
1320 · Book
Dante Alighieriheroic
1599 · Play
William Shakespearecomplex
1948 · Book
Thornton WildercomplexLead
1960 · Film
Stanley Kubrickneutral
1963 · Film
Joseph L. MankiewiczheroicLead
Historically contested
Rex Harrison
1990 · Video Game
Avalon Hillneutral
1990 · Book
Colleen McCulloughheroicLead
Historically contested
1990 · Book
Colleen McCulloughcomplexLead
1991 · BOOK
Steven Saylorcomplex
2002 · Book
Colleen McCulloughheroicLead
2003 · Video Game
Javier ArévaloneutralLead
2003 · Book
Conn IgguldenheroicLead
2005 · TV Series
Bruno Heller, John Milius, William J. MacDonaldcomplexLead
Historically contested
2006 · Book Series
Robert Harriscomplex
2006 · Video Game
Richard Borgneutral
2010 · TV Series
Steven S. DeKnight (Starz)complex
Historically contested
2016 · Video Game
Volko Ruhnkeneutral
2017 · Video Game
Ubisoft Montrealvillainous
Historically contested
2022 · Video Game
Logic Artistsneutral
Documented Appearances
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Parallel Lives
100·Book·Plutarch

Paired with Alexander; shown as ambitious but great

ComplexProtagonistQ192555
The Divine Comedy
1320·Book·Dante Alighieri
HeroicQ40185
Julius Caesar
1599·Play·William Shakespeare
ComplexQ216340
The Ides of March
1948·Book·Thornton Wilder

An existentialist administrator burdened by the freedom to choose and the isolation of absolute power.

ComplexProtagonistQ1148938
Spartacus
1960·Film·Stanley Kubrick

Young officer, minor supporting role

NeutralQ54807268
Cleopatra
1963·Film·Joseph L. Mankiewicz

portrayed by Rex Harrison

Rex Harrison's charming, witty Caesar - romantic hero

HeroicProtagonistQ18002300
Characterization Conflict

Cleopatra 1963: Romantic hero vs AC Origins: Villainous antagonist

The Republic of Rome
1990·Video Game·Avalon Hill

Highest combined Military/Oratory rating statesman card

NeutralQ7315066
Masters of Rome
1990·Book·Colleen McCullough

Central protagonist across multiple books, brilliant and charismatic

HeroicProtagonistQ6784105
Characterization Conflict

Masters of Rome: Brilliant hero vs AC Origins: Villainous antagonist

Masters of Rome
1990·Book·Colleen McCullough
ComplexProtagonistQ6784105
Roman Blood
1991·BOOK·Steven Saylor
ComplexQ17025934
The October Horse
2002·Book·Colleen McCullough

A rational superman besieged by lesser men, conscious of his superiority but determined not to be worshipped.

HeroicProtagonistQ16514148
Praetorians
2003·Video Game·Javier Arévalo

A mission briefing avatar focused on tactical maneuvering.

NeutralProtagonistQ2052448
Emperor Series
2003·Book·Conn Iggulden
HeroicProtagonistQ5373865
Rome
2005·TV Series·Bruno Heller, John Milius, William J. MacDonald

Ambitious general and dictator, portrayed as brilliant but ruthless political mastermind

ComplexProtagonistQ165399
Characterization Conflict

HBO Rome: Complex antihero vs AC Origins: Villainous Order ally

Cicero Trilogy (Imperium, Conspirata, Dictator)
2006·Book Series·Robert Harris

Ruthless political rival, brilliant but dangerous

ComplexQ5119959
Commands & Colors: Ancients
2006·Video Game·Richard Borg

A leader block that improves unit mobility and morale.

NeutralQ122378424
Spartacus
2010·TV Series·Steven S. DeKnight (Starz)

Wild, unpredictable young officer serving under Crassus

ComplexQ2085448
Characterization Conflict

Spartacus Starz: Reckless young warrior vs other portrayals as mature statesman

Falling Sky
2016·Video Game·Volko Ruhnke

A force multiplier whose presence allows legions to inflict double casualties.

NeutralQ4354588
Assassin's Creed Origins
2017·Video Game·Ubisoft Montreal

Antagonist allied with the Order of the Ancients

VillainousQ30138024
Characterization Conflict

AC Origins: Villainous Order ally vs HBO Rome: Complex antihero

Expeditions: Rome
2022·Video Game·Logic Artists

A young man whose historical destiny is preempted by the player's actions.

NeutralQ110654693
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Wikidata Q1048
canonical_id: Q1048Fictotum Archive