Born Gaius Octavius into an old and wealthy equestrian branch of the plebeian Octavii family, in 44 BC he was adopted posthumously by his maternal great-uncle Gaius Julius Caesar following Caesar's assassination. Together with Mark Antonyand Marcus Lepidus, he formed the Second Triumvirate to defeat the assassins of Caesar. Following their victory at Phillipi, the Triumvirate divided the Roman Republic among themselves and ruled as military dictators.[note 3] The Triumvirate was eventually torn apart under the competing ambitions of its members: Lepidus was driven into exile and stripped of his position, and Antony committed suicide following his defeat at the Battle of Actium by Augustus in 31 BC.
After the demise of the Second Triumvirate, Augustus restored the outward facade of the free Republic, with governmental power vested in the Roman Senate, the executive magistrates, and the legislative assemblies. In reality, however, he retained his autocratic power over the Republic as a military dictator. By law, Augustus held a collection of powers granted to him for life by the Senate, including supreme military command, and those of tribune and censor. It took several years for Augustus to develop the framework within which a formally republican state could be led under his sole rule. He rejected monarchical titles, and instead called himself Princeps Civitatis ("First Citizen"). The resulting constitutional framework became known as the Principate, the first phase of the Roman Empire.
The reign of Augustus initiated an era of relative peace known as the Pax Romana (The Roman Peace). Despite continuous wars or imperial expansion on the Empire's frontiers and one year-long civil war over the imperial succession, the Roman world was largely free from large-scale conflict for more than two centuries. Augustus dramatically enlarged the Empire, annexing Egypt, Dalmatia, Pannonia, Noricum, and Raetia, expanded possessions in Africa, expanded into Germania, and completed the conquest of Hispania.
Beyond the frontiers, he secured the Empire with a buffer region of client states, and made peace with the Parthian Empirethrough diplomacy. He reformed the Roman system of taxation, developed networks of roads with an official courier system, established a standing army, established the Praetorian Guard, created official police and fire-fighting services for Rome, and rebuilt much of the city during his reign.
Augustus died in 14 AD at the age of 75. He may have died from natural causes, although there were unconfirmed rumors that his wife Livia poisoned him. He was succeeded as Emperor by his adopted son (also stepson and former son-in-law),
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
Augustus Octavian was the man who became Rome's first emperor. He was a reformer, builder and military victor. His original given name was Octavianus, or as we say, Octavian. He was awarded the title Augustus in 27 BC. and from that time on he was known as Augustus.
Marcus Salvinus Otho Caesar Augustus was the Roman emperor commonly known as Otho. He was the second emperor in the "year of the four emperors" after Nero's death.
In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.
Augustus
Octavian, or Augustus, as he was known, died in 14 AD.
Rome's first emperor was Octavian, who was given the title Augustus. He is known to history as Caesar Augustus or Augustus Caesar.
Gaius Julius Octavius (Octavian). He was formerly Caesar's grand-nephew. Octavian would later become the First Emperor of Rome: Augustus
The senate honored Octavian with the name or title, Augustus.
In 27 BC, the emperor was Octavian/Augustus. He is considered the first emperor.In 27 BC, the emperor was Octavian/Augustus. He is considered the first emperor.In 27 BC, the emperor was Octavian/Augustus. He is considered the first emperor.In 27 BC, the emperor was Octavian/Augustus. He is considered the first emperor.In 27 BC, the emperor was Octavian/Augustus. He is considered the first emperor.In 27 BC, the emperor was Octavian/Augustus. He is considered the first emperor.In 27 BC, the emperor was Octavian/Augustus. He is considered the first emperor.In 27 BC, the emperor was Octavian/Augustus. He is considered the first emperor.In 27 BC, the emperor was Octavian/Augustus. He is considered the first emperor.
In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.In 27 BC, Octavian/Augustus established the principate which governed the Roman empire.
Augustus
Octavian Augustus
Octavian, or Augustus, as he was known, died in 14 AD.
Augustus means "great" or "venerable"
Rome's first emperor was Octavian, who was given the title Augustus. He is known to history as Caesar Augustus or Augustus Caesar.
Gaius Julius Octavius (Octavian). He was formerly Caesar's grand-nephew. Octavian would later become the First Emperor of Rome: Augustus
Octavian.
Octavian (Augustus).
octavian/augustus.