Name: Gaius Julius Caesar
Lived: 100–44 BC, Roman Republic
Known for: Military general, statesman, and reformer
Famous for: Conqueror of Gaul; played a critical role in the fall of the Roman Republic and rise of the Roman Empire
Note: The quote “Veni, vidi, vici” (“I came, I saw, I conquered”) was reportedly written by Julius Caesar after his swift victory at the Battle of Zela in 47 BC. It captures the speed and decisiveness of his military campaigns — a testament to bold action and relentless drive.