Caesar Augustus

:For the honorific title see Augustus (honorific)

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Caesar Augustus (Latin:IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·AVGVSTVS) ¹ (23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), known earlier in his life as Gaius Octavius or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, is considered the first Roman Emperor, though he denies the use of imperator in favor of princeps, or "first citizen." He is considered one of the most important Emperors of Rome, if not the most important. Although he preserved the outward form of the Roman Republic, he ruled as an autocrat for more than 40 years. He ended a century of civil wars and gave Rome an era of peace, prosperity, and imperial greatness. He is generally known to historians by the title "Augustus" (revered one), which he acquired in 27 BC and as "Octavian" before then.

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Latin - ¹ - 23 September - 63 BC - 19 August - AD 14 - Roman Emperor - Roman Republic - Autocrat - 27 BC

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