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Also Known As Octavian • Gaius Octavius • Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus • Augustus Caesar
Born September 23, 63 BCE
Died August 19, 14 • Nola • Italy
Title / Office triumvirate (43BC-32BC), ancient Rome • emperor (27BC-14), Roman Empire
Notable Family Members spouse Livia Drusilla • daughter Julia • sister Octavia
Role In Battle of Actium • Battle of the Teutoburg Forest • Pax Romana

Did You Know?

  • The month of August was named after Augustus Caesar.
  • The Roman Senate conferred the name "Augustus" upon Gaius Octavius.
  • Jesus Christ was born during Augustus Caesar's reign.

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