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 “I came, I saw, I conquered” (originally “Veni, vidi, vici”) 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.