The Importance of Caesar Augustus

Caesar Augustus (which means the exalted one)was born on September 23, 63 B.C. in Rome, Italy. He was the first Roman emperor. He ruled from 23 B.C.-14 A.D. He was the son of Gaius Octavias and Atia. He was later adopted by his uncle, Julius Caesar. He had two wives (Livia Drusilla and Scribonia), one daughter (Julia), and three sons (Tiberius, Gaius, and Lucius), all of which were adopted.

The first triumvirate came to an end when Crassus and Pompey died and Julius Caesar was assassinated. Caesar Augustus was chosen by his uncle/adopted father, to be the heir to his throne. Caesar Augustus was part of the second triumvirate, along with Marc Antony and Lepidus.

"Second Triumvirate: After Caesar had been killed, Marc Antony controlled the republic, but he had to do business with with the assassins, Brutus and Cassius. He made them governors of provinces in the east. However, Caesar's adopted son Octavian thought this was too kind, and exploiting the anger of Caesar's veterans, he launched a war against Antony, who was defeated at Modena in northern Italy. After his victory, Octavian returned to Rome, demanded the consulship, and surprised the world with the creation of an alliance with... Marc Antony. This remarkable volte-face had been designed by Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, like Antony a former general in Caesar's army. He became the third member of the Second Triumvirate, which was recognized in November 43 by the People's Assembly." (source)

After the death of Lepidus and Marc Antony, Caesar Augustus became the sole ruler of Rome. While he was the sole ruler of Rome he brought all civil wars to an end. He also built roads, public baths, bridges, and government buildings. He brought Rome a period of peace, prosperity, and imperial greatness, which is known as the Pax Romana.

Caesar Augustus was a big part of Roman history. He was the cause for many great things in Rome. He brought peace to Rome, not only during his rule, but for 100 years. This shows his love and devotion from his followers.