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Caesar Augustus : First Emperor of Rome

Caesar Augustus : First Emperor of Rome. 63 BCE – 14 CE. Biographical Information. 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. Ascent to Power.

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Caesar Augustus : First Emperor of Rome

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  1. Caesar Augustus :First Emperor of Rome 63 BCE – 14 CE

  2. Biographical Information • 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

  3. Ascent to Power • 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

  4. Accomplishments • Leadership brought peace and prosperity to Empire, era known as the PaxRomana • Built many roads that made trading throughout the empire easy • Had strong relationship with Senate • Took census: Counted population of the Empire

  5. Built Rome into a Glorious City • 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.

  6. Expansion of Empire under Augustus

  7. I found Rome brick and left it marble.

  8. Successor • Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus • Born 42 BCE; died 37 CE • Tiberius Claudius Nero • Roman Emperor from 14 to 37 CE

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

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