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Not only was Augustus the first Emperor of Rome, he also ruled Rome longer than anyone after him. His reign of 41 years was almost twice as long as the first runner-up—in case you’re curious, that person is Antoninus Pius, who ruled for fewer than 23 years. Wikimedia Commons
Augustus was born in Rome on the 23rd of September in the year 63 BC. However, he didn’t stay in Rome for long, as it was deemed too crowded to raise him. He was then taken to his family’s estate in the village of Velletri for the first years of his life. Wikimedia Commons
Augustus’ birth name was Gaius Octavius Thurinus, although historians usually call him “Octavian” for short. This is due in part to William Shakespeare giving him a more English-sounding name in the play Julius Caesar, much like how Marcus Antonius (Augustus’ rival) became known as Mark Antony instead. Pxfuel
Augustus’ cognomen, Thurinus, is said to have been a tribute to his father’s triumph over a slave rebellion in the city of Thurii. Wikipedia
In just one case of Emperor Caligula being absolutely crazy, he apparently disliked that his mother Agrippa, Augustus’ granddaughter, had less-than-royal ancestry through her father’s side. Caligula decided to rewrite history by claiming that Agrippa was actually born from an incestuous relationship between Augustus and his daughter, Julia. Because...
In an act of ruthless vengeance and ambition, Augustus and the other members of the Second Triumvirate took power in 43 BC and issued mass proscriptions (see: state-approved murder/banishment). More than 2,000 people (including up to 300 Roman senators) were forced to flee or else be killed for the reward money issued by Augustus, Antony, and Lepid...
Augustus always wanted to join his great-uncle, Julius Caesar, and be part of his military campaigns. However, things kept getting in the way, delaying Augustus from fulfilling this dream. He initially wanted to join Caesar for his African campaigns, but his mother protested until he relented and stayed home. She later allowed him to go join Caesar...
One of Augustus’ longest-lasting contributions to the history of the Roman Empire was the formation of the Praetorian Guard. Initially formed by Augustus as a bodyguard detail, they grew in size and importance. They not only guarded the emperor, but also maintained the peace in Rome and even the rest of the Italian Peninsula. Not only that, the Pra...
Just as the month of July was named after Julius Caesar, the month of August was named after Emperor Augustus. It had previously been named Sextilis, since it was the sixth month in the Roman year (it was a different time). Pexels
Even before Augustus joined Julius Caesar as a grown man, Caesar had always had an interest in his grand-nephew. At age 15, Augustus was elected to a position with the College of Pontiffs (an order of priests in pre-Christian Roman society), and it was Caesar himself who nominated him. Flickr
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After the death of Marcellus in 23 BC, Augustus married his daughter to Agrippa. This union produced five children, three sons and two daughters: Gaius Caesar, Lucius Caesar, Vipsania Julia, Agrippina, and Agrippa Postumus, so named because he was born after Marcus Agrippa died.
May 7, 2023 · marriage & divorce laws. Augustus also amended divorce laws to make them much stricter. Prior to this, divorce had been fairly free and easy. In addition, after Augustus' reforms, adultery became a civil crime instead of a personal crime under the Lex Julia de adulteriis coercendis.
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Jun 27, 2018 · AUGUSTUS (63 bce – 14 ce), Roman emperor. Born Gaius Octavius, he was the grandnephew of Julius Caesar. Adopted by Caesar, and made his chief heir at nineteen, Octavius built upon Caesar's name, charisma, military success, political connections, and fortune.
Nov 9, 2009 · Augustus: Emperor in All but Name. Historians date the start of Octavian’s monarchy to either 31 B.C. (the victory at Actium) or 27 B.C., when he was granted the name Augustus.
