Caesar Augustus :First Emperor of Rome

63 BCE – 14 CE

Born Gaius Octavius in 63 BCE; died in 14 CE Son of Julius Caesar’s niece Adopted by Julius Caesar, posthumously, in 44 Reigned from 27 BCE to 14 CE

Biographical Information

Second Triumvirate, 44 BCE – ruled Rome with

Mark Antony and Aemilius Lepidus Ruled with Mark Antony, 43 BCE until 31 BCE,

Battle of Actium Senate in 27 BCE gives Octavian title of

“Augustus,” meaning revered one or highly respected

Ascent to Power

Leadership brought peace and prosperity to

Empire, era known as the Pax Romana Built many roads that made trading

throughout the empire easy Had strong relationship with Senate Took census: Counted population of the

Empire

Accomplishments

Cleaned up political corruption in the city of

Rome Improved the way government ran so it

became more efficient and effective Upgraded old buildings and constructed new

ones Reformed the empire’s religious and moral

codes – revived traditional Roman values such as hard work and faithful marriage.

Built Rome into a Glorious City

Expansion of Empire under Augustus

I found Rome brick and left it marble.

Successor

Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus

Born 42 BCE; died 37 CE

Tiberius Claudius Nero

Roman Emperor from 14 to 37 CE

General

“Augustus.” Exploring Ancient Civilizations. Marshall Cavendish Digital, 2010. Web. 28 October 2010. <http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com/articledisplay/17/4452/46009>.

Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus (November 16, 42 BC – March 16, AD 37), born Tiberius Claudius Nero, was Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD. ...

Nice, Alex T. "Augustus." World Book Student. World Book, 2010. Web. 29 Oct. 2010.

Photos

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