Claim: Julius Caesar possessed the position of dictator perpetuo.
Evidence: He centralised the bureaucracy of the Republic and was eventually proclaimed `` dictator in perpetuity '' , giving him additional authority.
Dictator perpetuo -LRB- English : `` dictator in perpetuity '' -RRB- , also called dictator in perpetuum , was the office held by Julius Caesar from 26 January or 15 February of the year 44 BCE until his death on 15 March.