Dec 23, 2025 · Augustus (also known as Octavian) was the first emperor of ancient Rome. Augustus came to power after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE. In 27 BCE …

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 …

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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 …

In 27 BC, Gaius Octavius, also known as Caesar Augustus, became the inaugural Roman Emperor, marking the genesis of the mighty Roman Empire, which would endure for centuries.

Dec 23, 2025 · Augustus was one of the great administrative geniuses of history.

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 …

In preparation, Caesar had nominated Octavius to serve as Master of the Horse (Caesar’s chief lieutenant) for the year 43 BC, thus making Octavius the number-two man in the state at the …

Mar 17, 2024 · Augustus (born Gaius Octavius Thurinus, later Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, 63 BCE – 14 CE) was the first emperor of Rome and the founder of the Roman Empire. As the …

In 43 BC his great-uncle, Julius Caesar, was assassinated and in his will, Octavius, known as Octavian, was named as his heir. He fought to avenge Caesar and in 31 BC defeated Antony …