Augustus Caesar
Rome's first emperor
Augustus Caesar was the first Roman emperor, ruling from 27 BCE until his death in 14 CE.
Born Gaius Octavius, he was the adopted heir of Julius Caesar and transformed Rome from republic to empire after defeating Mark Antony.
The month August is named for him.
The title Augustus, meaning "revered one," became standard for subsequent emperors.
- RomeItaly's capital city
- Roman EmpireAncient state from Augustus onward
- emperorMale ruler of empire
- JuliusLatin masculine name
- adopted sonNon-biological male child legally claimed
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