Roman Rulers

Augustus

Octavian

Century1st c. AD

DynastyJulio-Claudian

Reign41 years

OriginItalia

DeathNatural

ReligionPagan

Augustus was a Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty active in the 1st c. AD originally from Italia. Held power for 41 years and died of natural causes.

Historical Note

Founded the Principate after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Reigned 41 years and died peacefully — a feat almost no successor managed.

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