Early Life and Background Born: December 29, 1759, at Farnley Moor, Leeds, United Kingdom Died: October 13, 1817, Masham, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Parents: Richard Ibbetson (clothier from Yorkshire) and Rebecca Mortimer. Unique Name Origin: Received the name "Julius Caesar" due to his birth via Caesarean section, a rare procedure at the time. He attempted to conceal this fact throughout his life. Early Education: Attended l…