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Octavian was Caeser's grand nephew. He was adopted by Caeser in his will and gained all of Ceaser's wealth and property. He later joined forces with Mark Antony and destroyed the forces of the people who had killed his "father" and he became Emperor. He was later called Augustus meaning "revered one"

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What did Julius Caesar suceed?

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