Julius Caesar was very important to Romebecause he was there only choice, if they wanted a powerful leader.When caesar's long year-long term of consul ended,he used his influence to get himself appionted govener of Gaul.Then caesar's army seized control of Italy while Pompley and his army fled to Greece.Ceasar haunted Pompey and defeated his army.The Roman people admired Ceasar as a war hero and a strong leader.In 46bc.,they elected him as dictator of Rome.In that time dictators were temporary rulers elected in the time of crisis.A year after his election of dictator ceasar was elected "dictator for life".