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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lindbergh_kidnappingLindbergh kidnapping - Wikipedia

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   In September 1934, a German immigrant carpenter named Bruno Richard Hauptmann was arrested for the crime. After a trial that lasted from January 2 to February 13, 1935, he was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to death.

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     Gaston Bullock Means (July 11, 1879 – December 12, 1938) was...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AugustusAugustus - Wikipedia

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   Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (born Gaius Octavius; 23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), also known as Octavian (Latin: Octavianus), was the founder of the Roman Empire. He reigned as the first Roman emperor from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.

   • Reign: 16 January 27 BC – 19 August AD 14
   • Successor: Tiberius

   • Mother: Atia

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   When did Augustus become a king?

   • 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.

   The Principate of Augustus - World History Encyclopedia

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   Who adopted Octavian / Augustus?

   • Octavian was adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, and then took the name Gaius Julius Caesar. In 27 BCE the Senate awarded him the honorific Augustus ("the illustrious one"), and he was then known as Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus. Octavian born Gaius Octavius Thurinus at Rome. Octavian / Augustus adopted posthumously by Julius Caesar.

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   When was Augustus called Octavian?

   • Owing to the many names the man went by in his life, it is common to call him Octavius when referring to events between 63 and 44 BCE, Octavian when referring to events between 44 and 27 BCE, and Augustus regarding events from 27 BCE to his death in 14 CE.

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   Who was Augustus Thomas?

   • Augustus Thomas (January 8, 1857 – August 12, 1934) was an American playwright. Born in St. Louis, Missouri and son of a doctor, Thomas worked a number of jobs including as a page in the 41st Congress, studying law, and gaining some practical railway work experience before he turned to journalism and became editor of the Kansas City Mirror in 1889.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Augustus_ThomasAugustus Thomas - Wikipedia

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   Augustus Thomas (January 8, 1857 – August 12, 1934) was an American playwright. Biography [ edit ] Born in St. Louis, Missouri and son of a medical doctor, Thomas worked a number of jobs including as a page in the 41st Congress , studying law, and gaining some practical railway work experience before he turned to journalism and became editor ...

   • Occupation: Playwright
   • Years active: 1889–1926

   • Other names: Gus
   • Born: January 8, 1857, St. Louis, Missouri, US

5. www.worldhistory.org › augustusAugustus - World History Encyclopedia

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   May 4, 2018 · Augustus Caesar (27 BCE - 14 CE) was the name of the first and, by most accounts, greatest Roman emperor. Augustus was born Gaius Octavius Thurinus on 23 September 63 BCE. Octavian was adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, and then took the name Gaius Julius Caesar.

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6. www.britannica.com › summary › Augustus-TimelineAugustus | Timeline | Britannica

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   Timeline of major events in the life of Augustus, first emperor of Rome. His reign followed the republic, which had been destroyed by the dictatorship of Julius Caesar. With patience, skill, and efficiency, Augustus overhauled every aspect of Roman life and brought durable peace and prosperity to the Greco-Roman world.

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   Jan 23, 2024 · by Donald L. Wasson. published on 23 January 2024. Available in other languages: French, Portuguese. 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.

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   Definition. Augustus Caesar (27 BCE - 14 CE) was the name of the first and, by most accounts, greatest Roman emperor. Augustus was born Gaius Octavius Thurinus on 23 September 63 BCE. Octavian was adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, and then took the name Gaius Julius Caesar.