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Ancient Rome
Biography of Augustus
Biographies >> Ancient Rome
- Occupation: Emperor of Rome
- Born: September 23, 63 BC in Rome, Italy
- Died: August 19, AD 14 in Nola, Italy
- Best known for: The first Roman Emperor and establishing the Roman Empire
- Reign: 27 BC to 14 AD
Emperor Augustus
Source: The University of Texas
Childhood
Augustus was born on September 23, 63 BC in the city of Rome.
At the time, Rome was still a republic governed by elected officials. His birth name was Gaius Octavius Thurinus, but he was usually called Octavian until later in life.
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His father, also called Gaius Octavius, was the governor of Macedonia. His mother came from a famous family and was the niece of Julius Caesar.
Octavian grew up in the village of Velletri, not too far from Rome. His father died when he was just four years old.
His mother remarried, but Octavian was sent to be raised by his grandmother Julia Caesaris, Julius Caesar's sister.
Early Career
