Gaius Julius was an extremely powerful politician and a brilliant general. He also gained the respect as a good leader and was appointed dictator of Rome. helped Rome and the present day world become what it is today by his great leadership qualities. was born on July 13, 100 BC. Legend has it that was born threw an incision in his mothers stomach, that is how the term ean Section originated (Isenberg, pg 11). s father was also named Gaius Julius as was his father. mother name was Aurelia w ....