Gaius Julius Caesar was born around 100 BCE to one of Rome's leading families. His birth was somewhat miraculous, requiring a surgical procedure that we know today as a Caesar-ian section. Coming as he did from the senatorial class, it was natural that Caesar would serve in both the army and the senate, which he did. He rose through the ranks. And after some top-notch generaling and a gig as the governor of Spain, he decided to run for consul. In order to win, Caesar needed financial help, which he got from Crassus, one of Rome's richest men. Crassus ran a private fire company whose business model was essentially, hey, I noticed your house is on fire.