Battle of Rubicon

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkbp:aftermath Caesar became dictator.
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Pompey's_forces
Caesar's forces
gptkbp:consequences Mobilized forces.
gptkbp:cultural_references Crossing the Rubicon.
Symbol of irreversible decisions.
gptkbp:date 49 BC
gptkbp:decided_by Defied the Senate.
To march on Rome.
gptkbp:famous_quote The die is cast.
Alea iacta est.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Pharsalus
gptkbp:goal Consolidate power.
Maintain senatorial authority.
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military studies.
Analyzed in leadership studies.
Discussed in philosophy.
Studied in political science.
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Late_Roman_Republic
Power struggle in Rome.
Turning point in Roman history.
gptkbp:historical_debate Consequences of civil war.
Justification of Caesar's actions.
gptkbp:historical_impact Changed the course of Roman history.
gptkbp:historical_significance Led to the rise of emperors.
Marked the end of the Republic.
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Plutarch's_Lives
gptkb:Suetonius'_Lives_of_the_Caesars
gptkb:Appian's_Roman_History
gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Civili
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Rubicon
gptkbp:involved_forces Did not engage.
Retreated to Greece.
Senatorial troops.
gptkbp:is_motivated_by To become the sole ruler.
To preserve the Republic.
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkb:Pompey
gptkbp:leadership Charismatic.
Established general.
gptkbp:legacy Defeated general.
Foundation for the Roman Empire.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Rubicon_River
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Legions_of_Caesar
Senate loyalists
gptkbp:military_strategy Decisive engagement.
gptkbp:notable_battle Caesar pursued Pompey.
gptkbp:outcome Caesar's victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Roman_Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Crossing_of_the_Rubicon
gptkbp:reform Dictatorship.
gptkbp:related_event Civil War in Rome.
gptkbp:responds_to Retreat.
gptkbp:result Caesar's rise to power
gptkbp:significance Crossing the Rubicon led to civil war in Rome.
gptkbp:strategic_importance Initiated conflict between Caesar and Pompey.
gptkbp:tactics Surprise attack
Rapid mobilization
Defensive.
10 legions.
Boldness.
Crossed the Rubicon.
Crossed the river.