Augustus
63 - 14
5
Quotes
Biography
Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the first Roman emperor, reigning from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He was born Gaius Octavius Thurinus on September 23, 63 BC, in Rome. Augustus rose to power after the assassination of his great-uncle and adoptive father, Julius Caesar, in 44 BC. Through a series of military and political victories, he established himself as the undisputed leader of Rome. Augustus ushered in an era of relative peace, known as the Pax Romana, and implemented various reforms that laid the foundation for the Roman Empire's prosperity and stability.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble.
2
I am content with the title of Emperor, though I would rather have been called the first Roman.
3
Have I played the part well? Then applaud as I exit.
4
Make haste slowly.
5
I am often criticized, but no one is praised more than I attend to the most important matters.