Augustus

Augustus Caesar (Octavian) 

Background 

• Born in Rome, Italy On September 23, 63 BC
• Reigned in Rome from 27 BC- 14 AD
• Became leader at the age of 18 after his uncle was assassinated
• Gave up all his military power in 27 BC
• Parents were Gaius Octavius and Atia Balba Caesonia
• Had 3 wives; Clodia Pulchra (42 BC- 40 BC), Scribonia (40 BC- 38 BC), and Livia (37 BC- 14 AD)
• Had one biological child (With Scribonia) named Julia, and four adopted children named Tiberius, Gaius, Agrippa, and Lucius
• Died on August 19, 14 AD of illness

Achievements

• 44 BC: Octavian is named as the heir of Rome (First Roman Emperor)
• Defeated Cleopatra and Antony at the battle of Actium in 31 BC
• Appointed Senator and propraetor
• Revised the membership of the Senate
• Elected Consul at the age of 19
• Formed the second Triumvirate
• Expanded the borders of the Empire
• Rebuilt Rome into a city of marble

Cause of Death

• Augustus died as a result of old age and failing health

Historical Significance