Statements (66)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Julius_Caesar
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gptkbp:aftermath |
Caesar became dictator.
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gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Pompey's_forces
Caesar's forces |
gptkbp:consequences |
Mobilized forces.
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gptkbp:cultural_references |
Crossing the Rubicon.
Symbol of irreversible decisions. |
gptkbp:date |
49 BC
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Legions_of_Caesar
Senate loyalists |
gptkbp:military_strategy |
Decisive engagement.
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gptkbp:notable_battle |
Caesar pursued Pompey.
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gptkbp:outcome |
Caesar's victory
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gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Roman_Civil_War
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gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Crossing_of_the_Rubicon
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gptkbp:reform |
Dictatorship.
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gptkbp:related_event |
Civil War in Rome.
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gptkbp:responds_to |
Retreat.
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gptkbp:result |
Caesar's rise to power
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gptkbp:significance |
Crossing the Rubicon led to civil war in Rome.
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gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Initiated conflict between Caesar and Pompey.
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gptkbp:tactics |
Surprise attack
Rapid mobilization Defensive. 10 legions. Boldness. Crossed the Rubicon. Crossed the river. |