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Hereditary Genius
while still a boy, for political reasons; also one daughter, as follows—
s. Julia, married to Pompey, and greatly beloved by him (though the marriage was
merely made up for political reasons) and by the whole nation. She was
singularly endowed with ability, virtue, and beauty. Died prematurely, four
years after her marriage, from the shock of a serious alarm, when she was
advanced in pregnancy.
f. Aurelia: Seems to have been no ordinary woman; she carefully watched over the
education of her children, and Caesar always treated her with the greatest
affection and respect.
n. Alia, the mother of Augustus, who carefully tended his education, and who is
classed along with Cornelia, the mother of the Gracchi, and Aurelia, the mother
of Caesar.
nS. Augustus Caesar, 1st Emperor of Rome. The public opinion of his own time
considered him to be an excellent prince and statesman. He was adopted by
Caesar, who rated him very highly, and devoted much time out of his busy life
to his education. He had great caution and moderation. Was very successful as
a general in early life, after the death of Julius Caesar. Married three wives, but
left only one daughter.
U. Sex. Julius Caesar; Consul, B.©. 91.
?. Mark Antony. His mother belonged to the family of Julius Caesar, but in what
degree she was connected with it is unknown.
(Caius Marius, the general, married the aunt (u.) of Julius Caesar, but had no
children by her: Marius the younger, who had much of the character and ability
of Caius, being only an adopted son.)
Charlemagne, founder of the Germanic Empire and a great general. Began his wars
aet. 30; died aet. 72. Was an eminent legislator and great patron of learning.
Had very many children, including Louis le Debonnaire, both legitimate and
illegitimate.
GF. Pepin le Gros (de Heristhal), general of distinction. He put an end to the
Merovingian dynasty, and was virtual sovereign of France.
G. Charles Martel. See below.
F. Pepin le Bref, the first of the Carlovingian kings of France.
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