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Dec 13, 2023 · Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (born Gaius Octavius; 23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), also known as Octavian (Octavianus), was the founder of the Roman Empire; he reigned as the first Roman emperor from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.
May 3, 2024 · Augustus was a cultured man, the author of a number of works (all lost): a pamphlet against Brutus, an exhortation to philosophy, an account of his own early life, a biography of Drusus, poems, and epigrams.
Jan 23, 2024 · Augustus (r. 27 BCE to 14 CE), as the adopted son and heir of Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE), brought an end to the Roman Republic, and on 16 January 27 BCE, by Senatorial decree, he became the first Roman...
Nov 21, 2023 · Learn about Octavian's rise to power and how he became Rome's first emperor, Augustus Caesar. Identify the accomplishments that characterized...
May 3, 2024 · Augustus - Roman Empire, Military Victories: In the following year the balance of power began to change: whereas Antony’s eastern expedition failed, Octavian’s fleet—commanded by his former schoolmate Marcus Agrippa, who, although unpopular with the influential nobles, was an admiral of genius—totally defeated Sextus Pompeius ...
May 3, 2024 · Augustus - Expansion, Roman Empire, Emperor: The death in 12 bce of Lepidus enabled Augustus finally to succeed him as the official head of the Roman religion, the chief priest (pontifex maximus). In the same year, Agrippa, too, died.
Feb 19, 2024 · Today, Augustus Caesar is remembered as the first and arguably the greatest Emperor of the Roman Empire. Born into turbulent times, Augustus was thrust to a position of power aged only 19 when...
Sep 23, 2023 · Augustus Caesar, born Gaius Octavius, was the first Roman Emperor from 27 BC to 14 AD. His rule marked the shift from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Skip to content
Nov 21, 2023 · Caesar Augustus, or Octavian, became the first emperor of the Roman Empire after Julius Caesar died. The country was peaceful under Augustus's rule.
Apr 3, 2024 · You’ll gain exclusive access to the Casa di Augusto, the first-century villa of Rome’s legendary statesman, Caesar Augustus while learning how he shaped history, and interesting details of his personal life.
