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, who reigned as the first …

Dec 23, 2025 · Today, however, he is habitually described as Octavian (until the date when he assumed the designation Augustus). Octavian soon reached an agreement with Antony and …

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 …

Nov 9, 2009 · 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. In that four-year span, Octavian …

As Rome’s first emperor, Octavian (Augustus Caesar) (63 B.C.–. A.D. 14) is best known for initiating the Pax Romana, a largely peaceful period of two centuries in which Rome imposed …

In the chaotic years after Julius Caesar's death, one man emerged as the clear successor: Octavian. This is the story of his rise to power and how he became the first Roman emperor, …

Dec 23, 2025 · After his assassination in 44 bce, the triumvirate of Mark Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian, Caesar’s nephew, ruled. It was not long before Octavian went to war against Antony …

Augustus (Latin: IMPERATOR CAESAR DIVI FILIVS AVGVSTVS) (September 23, 63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.), known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (in English, Octavian), for the period of his …

Outline of Augustus The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Augustus: Augustus (born Gaius Octavius; 23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), also …

Explore Octavian's rise to power as Augustus, transforming Rome from Republic to Empire. His political genius, military control, and strategic titles like 'Augustus' reshaped Roman history.