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Augustus Caesar Eddie Nevarez Ms.Marshall 2009-10 H.S.S 7.1 Building Background • Born in 63 B.C and died in 14 A.D. • Was a an adult when adopted by his great uncle Julius Caesar and got the name Augustus Caesar. • Augustus’s previous name was Gaius Octavian Thurinus he got his current name name when he became the first emperor of Rome in 27 B.C First Roman Emperor • Ruled an empire that spread from Spain to Judea. • Turned the Mediterranean Sea into a peaceful place. • Took in nephew from Spain because he didn’t have an heir and was named Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus During His Rule • Vanquished opponents in a long series of wars between 49-45 BC • Caesar did little to address the underlying ills of the Republic • His concerns were focused on the defeat in the field of his political opponents • During these years, he was awarded consulship and dictatorship The Liberators • The Liberators, who were led by L.Cassius Longinus and M. Junius Brutus held public meetings in the Forum, but the reaction of people were at best. • M. Junius Brutus and L.Cassius Longinus were involved in the assassination of his great uncle • The Senate on March 17, inferred legitimacy for the Liberators act of tyrannicide Bibliography • www.lucidcafe.com/pub/ augustus.html