Augustus (23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14 AD) was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD. He was born as Gaius Octavius, and later changed his name. He was Julius Caesar's ... Augustus established a new era of responsible government. read more
Augustus changed the Roman government from an ineffective republic to the principate, by retaining the important powers that were invested in him by the senate during his war with Antony. By consolidating the authority and power in himself, he began the period properly called the principate, but erroneously called the "empire". read more
Augustus (23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14 AD) was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD. He was born as Gaius Octavius, and later changed his name. read more
Augustus was the most powerful ruler of the mightiest empire of the ancient world. Yet, amid the pomp of Rome, he lived a simple and frugal life. His home was modest by Roman standards. His favorite meal was the usual food of a common laborer. Augustus was also a very religious and family-oriented man. He held to a strict moral code. read more