jan 1, 63 BC - Julius Ceasar Becomes "Pontifex Maximus" in Rome
Description:
The Pontifex was not simply a priest. He had both political and religious authority. ... It was a coveted position mainly for the great prestige it conferred on the holder; Julius Caesar became pontifex in 73 BC and pontifex maximus in 63 BCE.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 63 BC
Now
~ 2090 years ago