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How did Rome change from a republic to an empire? By establishing the example of dictatorship, Sulla had paved the way for major changes in Rome's government. The end of the republic was the result of the ambitions of just a few influential individuals, the most powerful men in Rome. Among those who helped bring an end to the republic were Julius Caesar, Gnaeus Pompey, and Licinius Crassus. In 60 BC these three men took over the Roman Republic as the First Triumvirate (aka rule of three men). Eventually Crassus died, and Caesar and Pompey faced off in a civil war. Caesar won and the Senate declared him dictator for life in 44 BC. Caesar brought many changes to Rome, which made him popular with the public, but many Senators thought he wanted to make himself king and destroy the Roman Republic. In an effort to stop him from doing this they killed him on the Ides of March - March 15. However, this murder did not save the republic.