The phrase “I came, I saw, I conquered” is attributed to which military leader?
Julius Caesar
Genghis Khan
Alexander the Great
Napoleon Bonaparte
The Latin phrase “Veni, Vidi, Vici,” which translates to “I came, I saw, I conquered,” is attributed to the renowned Roman general Julius Caesar. After arriving in northern Greece in July of 47 BC, Caesar defeated Pharnaces II, the King of Pontus, in the Battle of Zela. After the decisive victory, Caesar famously wrote “Veni, Vidi, Vici” in a letter written to the Roman Senate to proclaim his triumph. Julius Caesar’s victory brought him great fame and prestige and established him as one of the greatest military leaders in history. The phrase “I came, I saw, I conquered” is now used to refer to a swift, conclusive victory.
The correct answer is Julius Caesar.