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Caesar Augustus
Early Life
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Augustus was born on September 23, 63
B.C. in Rome
His original name was Gaius Octavius, the
same as his father. This is why when
referring to him in his early years he is
mostly called Octavius.
He came from a wealthy family, although his
father died when he was 4.
His mother was Julius Caesar’s Niece
His Grandmother, who was mainly
responsible for raising him, was Julius
Caesar’s sister.
Connections to Caesar
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Octavius was a blood relative of Caesar’s
(his mother was Caesar’s niece)
Octavius had once gone to fight with Caesar
and when Caesar heard Octavius story of
their shipwreck and difficult journey inland,
he was very impressed
In Caesar’s will it states that he had adopted
Octavius, making his new name Gauis Julius
Caesar Octavianus.
After the Murder
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At the time of Caesar’s death in 44
B.C. Octavian was in Apollonia. There,
he studied to be an orator.
Octavian set off for Brundisium to
persuade Caesar’s former troops to
pledge allegiance to him.
He then set off for Rome to claim his
rightful place as Caesar’s heir.
In Rome
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Once in Rome, Antony refuses to give
Octavian power. However the senate does
not like that Antony is in power
Antony works to avenge Caesar by finding
the murderers and warring against the
Senate.
Octavian works with the Senate’s support to
oppose Antony
Eventually Octavian turns on the Senate
after they refuse to give him a triumph and
he joins forces with Antony and Lepidus.
This formed the 2nd Triumvirate
Octavian takes complete
control
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At first the Triumvirate divided up the
Mediterranean but eventually disagreements
would lead to internal fighting.
Lepidus became less of a threat and the
main battle for power was between Octavian
and Antony.
Octavian used propaganda and his military
skills to beat Antony and Cleopatra
He returned to Rome in 29 B.C. as the sole
ruler of the area.
Gaining Power
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Octavian was able to become so powerful so quickly
due to his troops, money, and popularity with the
people.
Upon returning to Rome he announced that he
wanted to return Rome back into the Mos Maiorum,
or the old ways of Rome.
In 27 B.C. he told the Senate that he wanted the
Senate and the Roman people to rule the Roman
World
The Senate was grateful that he had stepped down
from power but insisted that he keep control over
provinces such a Syria and Gaul
It is at this time that he also receives his title
Augustus, which means revered.
Augustus Solidifies His Power
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In 23 B.C. Augustus finalized the plan for the
government.
From the Senate he received the title of
Tribune of the People and the Title
Proconsul
The Senate also gave him tribunal power for
life
By this time Augustus had control over the
army, legislation, and commanded how the
country would deal with foreigners.
He also took on the titles of Caesar,
Imperator, and Commander and Chief of the
army.
Augustus gains more Power
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In 19 B.C. Augustus was given the
powers of Consul and later was
appointed high preist.
He also preformed the duties of the
censor.
With all these titles Augustus soon
became the first Emperor of Rome.
Titles of the Emperor
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Princeps or the First Citizen
Patria Patriae or Father of the People
Pontifex Maximus or the High Priest of
Rome
Augustus also was treated as a God
and Deified after his death like Julius
Caesar.
Why it worked for Augustus
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Augustus gained every title he
assumed from the Senate
He avoided any association with the
term “King”
He held the office and pleased the
people and thus he secured the
position of emperor.
Works cited
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http://www.roman-emperors.org/auggie.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/
augustus.shtml
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Works Cited
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The Greenhaven Encyclopedia of
Ancient Rome by Don Nardo