Caesar Allies with Pompey and Crassus
In 59 BC Caesar returned from Spain where he settled a dispute between local tribes in Spain. There, he had discovered a talent for military command. After returning to Rome he formed a valuable pact with two of the most prominent Romans of the day, this would later be called the First Triumvirate. Becoming allies with Pompey and Crassus helped Caesar become elected consul, the highest office in Rome. Caesar had built up such a political influence that when he joined Crassus and Pompey, the second consul (L. Calpurnius Bibulus) could do little to save his spot. When Caesar formed the First Triumvirate it showed his determination and ambition to get where he wanted even in front of a senate that was suspicious of how he got there and was able to do it. Under the First Triumvirate there were laws that helped Caesar's popularity. One of the laws was that tax demands on farmers were cancelled. Another was that Public Land was given to fathers of three or more children. These laws showed that Caesar was aware of Rome's problems. During this time Caesar also remarried to a very influential Roman family and his daughter Julia married Pompey. This made Caesar's political strength even greater because it made him closer with the famous general.
As Caesar's one year of being consul was coming to a close, he still neederd to find another office that he would be able to control. so he became governor of Gaul for two terms and was able to because of the sudden death of Gaul's previous governor. During this time would be the start of Caesar's military campaign.