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    First emperor of the Roman Empire and founder of the Julio-Claudian dynasty

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  1. Caesar Augustus, or Octavian orig. Gaius Octavius later Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, (born Sept. 23, 63 bc —died Aug. 19, ad 14, Nola, near Naples), First Roman emperor. Born to a wealthy family, at age 18 he was named adoptive son and heir of his great-uncle Julius Caesar .

  2. Augustus - Roman Emperor, Reformer, Builder: Augustus was one of the great administrative geniuses of history. The gigantic work of reorganization that he carried out in every field of Roman life and throughout the entire empire not only transformed the decaying republic into a new, monarchic regime with many centuries of life ahead of it but ...

  3. www.bbc.co.uk › history › historic_figuresBBC - History - Augustus

    Augustus (63 BC - AD 14) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. A bronze head of Augustus © Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. He replaced the...

  4. Oct 19, 2023 · Caesar Augustus was one of ancient Rome’s most successful leaders who led the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire. During his reign, Augustus restored peace and prosperity to the Roman state and changed nearly every aspect of Roman life.

  5. www.britannica.com › facts › Augustus-Roman-emperorAugustus Facts | Britannica

    Augustus, first Roman emperor after the republic who overhauled every aspect of Roman life and brought peace and prosperity to the Greco-Roman world. He became emperor after winning a power struggle that followed the death of Julius Caesar, who had adopted him as son and chief personal heir in his will.

  6. www.wikiwand.com › en › AugustusAugustus - Wikiwand

    Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the founder of the Roman Empire. He reigned as the first Roman emperor from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. The reign of Augustus initiated an imperial cult, as well as an era of imperial peace in which the Roman world was largely free of armed conflict.

  7. 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 emperor. However, he would not be addressed as a king, but as a princeps, the first citizen. Augustus (Composite Facial Reconstruction)

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