Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo (died 87 BC), whose cognomen means "cross eyed", is often referred to in English as Pompey Strabo to. Strabo lived in the Roman Republic… became the first of his branch of the gens Pompeia to achieve senatorial status in Rome, despite the anti-rural prejudice of the Roman Senate.

Gaius Julius Caesar Dictator of the Roman Republic Reign October, 49 BC–March 15, 44 BC Born July 12, 100 BC - 102 BC Died March 15, 44 BC (aged 56) Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men in world history.

Gaius Julius Caesar Dictator of the Roman Republic Reign October, 49 BC–March 15, 44 BC Born July 12, 100 BC - 102 BC Died March 15, 44 BC (aged 56) Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men in world history.

Gaius Julius Caesar Dictator of the Roman Republic Reign October, 49 BC–March 15, 44 BC Born July 12, 100 BC - 102 BC Died March 15, 44 BC (aged 56) Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men in world history.

Gaius Julius Caesar Dictator of the Roman Republic Reign October, 49 BC–March 15, 44 BC Born July 12, 100 BC - 102 BC Died March 15, 44 BC (aged 56) Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men in world history.

Augustus Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Latin: after adoption, was the first emperor of the Roman Empire, who ruled from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. The young Octavius was adopted.

Augustus Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Latin: after adoption, was the first emperor of the Roman Empire, who ruled from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. The young Octavius was adopted.

Tiberius (14–37) The early years of Tiberius's reign were peaceful and relatively benign. Tiberius secured the overall power of Rome and enriched its treasury. However, Tiberius's reign soon became characterized by paranoia and slander.

Tiberius (14–37) The early years of Tiberius's reign were peaceful and relatively benign. Tiberius secured the overall power of Rome and enriched its treasury. However, Tiberius's reign soon became characterized by paranoia and slander.

Tiberius (14–37) The early years of Tiberius's reign were peaceful and relatively benign. Tiberius secured the overall power of Rome and enriched its treasury. However, Tiberius's reign soon became characterized by paranoia and slander.

Claudius (41–54) Claudius had long been considered a weakling and a fool by the rest of his family. He was, however, neither paranoid like his uncle Tiberius, nor insane like his nephew Caligula, and was therefore able to administer the empire with reasonable ability.

Nero (54–68) Nero ruled from 54 to 68. During his rule, Nero focused much of his attention on diplomacy, trade, and increasing the cultural capital of the empire. He ordered the building of theaters and promoted athletic games. His reign included a successful war and negotiated peace with the Parthian Empire (58–63

Nero (54–68) Nero ruled from 54 to 68. During his rule, Nero focused much of his attention on diplomacy, trade, and increasing the cultural capital of the empire. He ordered the building of theatres and promoted athletic games. His reign included a successful war and negotiated peace with the Parthian Empire (58–63Caligula (37–41)

Vespasian (69–79) Vespasian was remarkably successful Roman general who had been given rule over much of the eastern part of the Roman Empire. He had supported the imperial claims of Galba, after whose death Vespasian became a major contender for the throne.

Domitian (81–96 AD) All of the Flavians had rather poor relations with the Senate, because of their autocratic rule, however Domitian was the only one who encountered significant problems.

Trajan (98–117) In 112, Trajan marched first on Armenia. He deposed the king and annexed it to the Roman Empire. Then he turned south into Parthia itself, taking the cities of Babylon, Seleucia and finally the capital of Ctesiphon in 116.

Antoninus Pius (138–161) Antoninus Pius's reign was comparatively peaceful; there were several military disturbances throughout the Empire in his time, in Mauretania, Judaea, and amongst the Brigantes in Britain, but none of them are considered serious. The unrest in Britain is believed to have led to the construction of the Antonine Wall from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde.

Commodus (180–192) The period of the "Five Good Emperors" was brought to an end by the reign of Commodus from 180 to 192. The Pax Romana, or "Roman Peace", ended with the reign of Commodus. One could argue that the assassination attempt began the long decline of the Roman Empire.