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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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4. www.history.com › topics › ancient-romeAugustus - Caesar, Emperor & Accomplishments | HISTORY

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   Nov 9, 2009 · As the first Roman emperor (though he never claimed the title for himself), Augustus led Rome’s transformation from republic to empire during the tumultuous years following the assassination of...

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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...

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7. www.britannica.com › biography › Augustus-RomanAugustus - Roman Emperor, Reformer, Builder | Britannica

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   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 ...

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   At first he ruled as consul, maintaining republican administration, but in 27 he accepted the title Augustus and in 23 he received imperial power. His rule (31 bc – ad 14) brought changes to every aspect of Roman life and lasting peace and prosperity to the Greco-Roman world.

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   Who was Caesar Augustus and what did he do?

   • 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. This statue is thought to depict Caesar Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire.

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   When was Augustus born?

   • From his birth in 63 B.C. he was Octavius; after his adoption was announced in 44 B.C., Octavian; and beginning in 26 B.C. the Roman Senate conferred on him the name Augustus, the august or exalted one. He was born Gaius Octavius Thurinus in Velletri, 20 miles from Rome. His father was a senator and governor in the Roman Republic.

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   Why was Augustus a great emperor?

   • As the first Roman emperor (though he never claimed the title for himself), Augustus led Rome’s transformation from republic to empire during the tumultuous years following the assassination of his great-uncle and adoptive father Julius Caesar.

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   Was Augustus a luxury Emperor?

   • Augustus himself had no interest in personal luxury. Yet if ever he or his associates had any spare time, such were the rooms in which they spent it. Augustus - Roman Emperor, Reformer, Builder: Augustus was one of the great administrative geniuses of history.

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    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.

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

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    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...