PEOPLE WE ALL LOVE IN LEADERSHIP

Julio Cesar | Abraham Lincoln | Mahatma Gandhi | Marcus Aurelius | Nelson Mandela

Júlio César | 100 aC - 45 aC
Rome, Italy

Julius Caesar, born July 12, 100 BC. in Rome, he was a central figure in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. The son of a patrician family, he demonstrated exceptional leadership and oratory skills from an early age. His notable military career, especially the campaign in Gaul (58-50 BC), significantly expanded Roman territories, facilitating the spread of Roman culture, language and technologies throughout Western Europe.

Caesar is recognized for his social and administrative reforms. One of his most lasting innovations was the restructuring of the calendar, resulting in the Julian calendar, which better aligned the civil year with the solar year and served as the basis for today's Gregorian calendar. In addition to the calendar, Caesar improved the administration of the Roman provinces and reorganized the grain distribution system and the tax system, making the government more efficient and fair.

Caesar's conquests and reforms had a profound impact on Europe, promoting cultural and economic exchange and improving infrastructure with roads, bridges, and aqueducts. Despite his achievements, the concentration of power generated resentment among senators, culminating in his assassination on March 15, 44 BC. His death marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the civil wars that led to the Roman Empire under Augustus.

Julius Caesar is remembered for his military and political achievements and his lasting influence on Western history and culture, being immortalized in literary works such as Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar.".

Abraham Lincoln | 1809 - 1865
Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky, USA

Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809 in a log cabin in Hodgenville, Kentucky, was the 16th president of the United States and is widely recognized for his leadership during the American Civil War and his fight to abolish slavery. The son of a humble family, Lincoln became a self-taught lawyer and politician.

As president, Lincoln faced the greatest crisis in United States history: the Civil War (1861-1865). He held the Union together through firm and decisive leadership. On January 1, 1863, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared all slaves in the Confederate states free. This act not only changed the nature of war, but also redefined the fight for human rights in America.

Lincoln was also the author of the famous Gettysburg Address, which reaffirmed the principles of equality and democracy, and consolidated his commitment to union and freedom. His ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple and powerful way continues to inspire leaders and citizens.

On April 14, 1865, just days after the end of the Civil War, Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater. His death came as a profound shock to the nation, but his legacy of freedom, equality and unity remains a fundamental part of American identity.

Lincoln is remembered as one of the United States' greatest presidents, whose commitment to justice and human dignity transformed the nation and inspired generations.

Mahatma Gandhi | 1869 - 1948
Porbandar, India

Mahatma Gandhi (from the Sanskrit "Mahatma", "The Great Soul") was the creator and founder of the modern Indian State and the greatest defender of Satyagraha (principle of non-aggression, non-violent form of protest) as a means of revolution.

This is how Indian independence was achieved against the violence and yoke of the powerful British Empire. The principle of satyagraha, often translated as "the way of truth," has inspired generations of democratic and anti-racist activists, including Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.

Gandhi always affirmed the simplicity of his values: truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa). Incredibly, Gandhi never received the Nobel Peace Prize, despite being nominated five times between 1937 and 1948.

People we all love - Marco Aurélio

Marco Aurélio | 121 - 180
Rome, Italy

Marcus Aurelius, born April 26, 121 AD. in Rome, he was one of the most admired Roman emperors and an outstanding Stoic philosopher. Son of a noble family, he was adopted by Emperor Antoninus Pius, who educated and prepared him to succeed him. Marcus Aurelius became emperor in 161 AD. and ruled until his death on March 17, 180 AD.

In addition to his responsibilities as emperor, Marcus Aurelius is widely recognized for his contributions to philosophy, especially through his work "Meditations". Written in Greek during his military campaigns, this book is a series of personal reflections that reveal the practice of stoicism and the pursuit of virtue and wisdom.

Marcus Aurelius' Stoic philosophy emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with nature, maintaining tranquility of mind in the face of adversity and practicing justice, courage, temperance and wisdom. He believed that true happiness results from accepting the present moment and acting in accordance with reason and virtue.

During his reign, Marcus Aurelius faced numerous crises, including wars and plagues, but he always sought to apply his philosophical principles to govern with justice and humanity. His reflections in the "Meditations" continue to inspire people around the world, offering practical guidance on how to live a meaningful and balanced life.

Marcus Aurelius is remembered not only as a wise and benevolent emperor, but also as one of the great thinkers of the ancient world, whose philosophical legacy endures to this day.

Nelson Mandela | 1918 - 2013
Mvezo, South Africa

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a lawyer, rebel leader and president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, considered as the most important leader of Black Africa and father of the modern South African nation, where he is usually referred to as Madiba (his clan name). or "Tata" ("Father").

Mandela spent 27 years in prison, having been released in 1990, when the civil war in his country flared up. When everyone feared that his rise to power could lead to a vengeful purge against those who imprisoned him and who created Apartaid,

Mandela responded with a loving, multi-racial and peace-making message, ending the civil war, uniting the entire country and inspiring the world with his wisdom.

He was rightly awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize in 1993,

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