What year did Caesar Augustus become the first Roman Emperor?

Answer 1

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.

Answer 2

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Answer 3

The first Roman emperor was Augustus. His original name was Octavian (Gauis Julius Caesar Octavianus). He changed his name to Imperator Caesar Divi Filus Augustus, or in short, Augustus. In 27 BC the Roman Senate bestowed upon Octavian the titles of August (venerable) a religious title which originally indicated things that were divine or sacred, and Princeps (first man) and delegated a considerable range of powers to him. Augustus now had no rivals for the leadership of the Roman Empire and for a period of time wars and revolts were quieted.

The term emperor has been used by historians. The Romans did not use it. Augustus chose the title of Princeps which came from Priceps Caput (the first head) who was the oldest and most distinguished senator who was the 'first member' of the senate and presided over its proceedings. Augustus wanted to be seen as the reviver of the Republic instead as the destroyer of the republican institutions and an autocrat. The word Priceps made him appear as an upholder of senatorial (and Republican) tradition and, crucially, the Priceps Caput was a 'first among equals' which was an image that Augustus was keen to project. The period form 27 BC to 284 BC (from Augustus to Numerian) is called the Principate.

The title Augustus and its use as a name served to separate him from the reign of terror of Octavian during the civil wars and link him to benign rule. He dropped his original name. Augustus also styled himself as 'Imperator Caesar divi filius' (commander son of the deified Caesar). With this he emphasised his links with the family of the deified Caesar and established a link with the Roman tradition of victory. The word imperator was different from the word emperor. It was a title that was roughly equivalent to military commander. It had no connection with rulership. It was derived from the word imperium, the power to command an army which in the Republic was coffered on the consuls and praetors.

Answer 4

If you mean the first Roman emperor, it was Octavian/Augustus, who officially began his rule in 31 BC. after the Battle of Actium.

Answer 5

The first of what we call the Roman "emperors" was Augustus Caesar and his reign began in 30 BC.

Answer 6

Rome's first emperor, Augustus, ruled from 31 BC to 14 AD.

Answer 7

Augustus gained supreme power in 31 BC and reigned until his death in 14 AD.

Answer 8

Augustus/Octavian became the first emperor in 31 BC after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium.