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Augustus was famous for many things. one of them was his defeating Marc Antony in the final civil war of the Roman Republic. With this victory he became the sole ruler od Rome and her conquered territories. He ended the Roman Republic, established his own absolute personal rule, became the first Roman Emperor and begun Rome's 503 years of rule by emperors. He is also was famous for promoting extensive public works programmes in the city of Rome and on his deathbed he said "I have found Rome a city of bricks and I left it a city of marble.' Augustus was also a patron of literature and presided over the Augustan age period of the Golden Age of Latin literature. The three canonical writers of Latin literature, Virgil, Horace and Ovid lived during Augustus' reign.
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What literature did Augustus commission?
Augustus, through his minister, Maecenas, was the patron of many writers. The one piece of literature that he directly commissioned and is most famous for is the Aeneid written by the poet Virgil.
Who is the emperor known for his efforts to protect and secure the boundaries of the Empire?
Two of the most famous emperors who tried to protect and secure the empire's boundaries were Augustus and Hadrian.
What pint of view did Augustus have about the work he did for the city of Rome?
Augustus summed up his view in a famous sentence he said on his deathbed: "I found Rome a city of brick and left it a city of marble."
The most important basis of Augustus's power was?
Army
What is the most famous place that gladiator games took place?
The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.
What did John Augustus Roebling do?
John Augustus Roebling was an American civil engineer who was born in Germany but later moved to New York. He has become most famous for his designs of wire rope suspension bridges, his most famous being the design of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Who is the most famous roman ruler?
i think it was Ramses the 3rd, but no, Ramesses was Egyptian, not Roman. It would be a toss up between Julius Caesar and Augustus for the most famous ruler.
What literature did Augustus commission?
Augustus, through his minister, Maecenas, was the patron of many writers. The one piece of literature that he directly commissioned and is most famous for is the Aeneid written by the poet Virgil.
Who is more famous Augustus or Constantine?
The answer to this question has to be a matter of opinion. My opinion is they're equally famous. Constantine, for a religious change and Augustus for a political change.
What famous person was born during the reign of Augustus Caesar?
Jesus was born during the reign of Augustus Caesar.
What were Caesar Augustus's favorite books?
Homer. And Augustus, like most educated Romans, often quoted him.Homer. And Augustus, like most educated Romans, often quoted him.Homer. And Augustus, like most educated Romans, often quoted him.Homer. And Augustus, like most educated Romans, often quoted him.Homer. And Augustus, like most educated Romans, often quoted him.Homer. And Augustus, like most educated Romans, often quoted him.Homer. And Augustus, like most educated Romans, often quoted him.Homer. And Augustus, like most educated Romans, often quoted him.Homer. And Augustus, like most educated Romans, often quoted him.
Who was the famous Emporor of Rome?
The first emperor of Rome was Augustus.
Why is Garrett Augustus Morgan famous?
Garrett Augustus Morgan was the African American who invented the three way automatic traffic light.
What famous explorer has a first name starting with c?
Charles Augustus
Did Julius Caesar make rome marble?
No, not Julius Caesar, you are thinking of Augustus Caesar. His famous boast at the close of his life was "I found Rome brick and left it marble".No, not Julius Caesar, you are thinking of Augustus Caesar. His famous boast at the close of his life was "I found Rome brick and left it marble".No, not Julius Caesar, you are thinking of Augustus Caesar. His famous boast at the close of his life was "I found Rome brick and left it marble".No, not Julius Caesar, you are thinking of Augustus Caesar. His famous boast at the close of his life was "I found Rome brick and left it marble".No, not Julius Caesar, you are thinking of Augustus Caesar. His famous boast at the close of his life was "I found Rome brick and left it marble".No, not Julius Caesar, you are thinking of Augustus Caesar. His famous boast at the close of his life was "I found Rome brick and left it marble".No, not Julius Caesar, you are thinking of Augustus Caesar. His famous boast at the close of his life was "I found Rome brick and left it marble".No, not Julius Caesar, you are thinking of Augustus Caesar. His famous boast at the close of his life was "I found Rome brick and left it marble".No, not Julius Caesar, you are thinking of Augustus Caesar. His famous boast at the close of his life was "I found Rome brick and left it marble".
Who are the empories of Rome?
Currently, there are no emperors of Rome. However, there were many emperors of Rome throughout history. One of the most famous was Augustus, also known as Octavian.
Who is the emperor known for his efforts to protect and secure the boundaries of the Empire?
Two of the most famous emperors who tried to protect and secure the empire's boundaries were Augustus and Hadrian.
