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 Pax Romana
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, Web. 28 October <
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, Web. 29 Oct
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“Augustus.” Exploring Ancient Civilizations. Marshall Cavendish Digital, Web. 28 October <