Augustus Caesar

AUGUSTUS CAESAR


Augustus Caesar is probably the most important figure in Roman history. He was the first Roman emperor. Augustus Caesar was born September 23, 63 BC in Rome to a wealthy family. Augustus was born Galius Ocatavius but changed his name to Augustus Caesar after his uncle Julius Caesar adopted him and made him his heir.

Augustus was a brilliant politician. After Julius Caesar’s murder, he had no official power so he marched on Rome and forced the senate to name him counsel. After that he was powerful man. A ...