Augustus

(Augustus Caesar)

Augustus (27BC-14AD)

Born Gaius Octavius. Augustus, the grand nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar was the first Roman Emperor, imposing his government, known as the Principate, gradually over many years. Many of his early appointed successors predeceased him, leaving him only with his step son Tiberius who he finally adopted as his successor.

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