What is Gaius Julius Caesar (governor of Asia)?
{{Infobox person | name = Gaius Julius Caesar | image = G J Caesar-pater.jpg | caption = | birth_date = {{circa}} 140 BC | birth_place = | death_date = {{circa}} 85 BC<br/> (aged {{circa}} 54–55) | death_place = [[Ancient Rome]] (modern-day<br/> [[Rome]], [[Italy]]) | death_cause = Undetermined | nationality = Roman | office = Praetor; and later [[Governor]] of [[Asia]] | known_for = [[Governor]] of [[Asia]]; father of Roman dictator [[Julius Caesar]] | spouse = [[Aurelia Cotta]] (wife) | children = [[Julia Major]] (daughter)<br/> [[Julia Minor]] (daughter)<br/> [[Julius Caesar]] (son) | relatives = [[Gaius Marius]] (brother-in-law) | parents = Undetermined }} '''Gaius Julius Caesar''' (pronounced in Latin as Gaius Julius Kaesar; {{circa}} 140 BC – {{circa}} 85 BC), was a [[Roman]] [[senator]], a [[Governor]] of [[Asia]], and the supporter of [[Gaius Marius]], his brother-in-law, was father to Roman dictator [[Julius Caesar]]. == Biography == Gaius Julius Caesar was born {{circa}} 140 BC. When he was a adult, Caesar was married to [[Aurelia Cotta]], a member of the Aurelii and Rutilii families. They had two daughters named [[Julia Major]] and [[Julia Minor]]. [[Julius Caesar]], who was their only son, the Ancient Roman dictator, was born {{circa}} 100 BC. He was brother to [[Sextus Julius Caesar]], who was active as [[consul]] in 91 BC. Caesar's progress through the ''[[cursus honorum]]'' is well known, although the specific dates and his offices are disputed. According to ancient Roman records, Caesar was commissioner in the [[Cercina Colony]], a [[military tribune]], a [[quaestor]], a [[praetor]], and a [[Governor]] of [[Asia]]. It is unknown specifically when Caesar held these offices. The colony is probably one of the Ancient Roman colonies owned by Marius {{circa}} 103 BC. Caesar died {{circa}} 85 BC, whilst putting his shoes on, in the morning hours.