August ulus, Romulus

Last emperor of Rome, 475-6. August us, 63 B.C.-A.D. 14. First Roman emperor. His name, C. Octavius, was changed at his adoption by his great uncle, 47, to C. Julius Cæsar Oct avian us. He fought Antony and defeated him, was elected Consul 43, was reconciled to Antony, and with him and Lepidus formed a 5-years' triumvirate; with the help of Antony crushed the republican party at Philippi 42: conquered Sextus Pompey and Lepidus 36. and Antony and Cleopatra at Actium 31, and IMG:content-0369.jpg:[graphic] IMG:content-0370.jpg:[graphic] IMG:content-0371.jpg:[graphic] thenceforth ruled the Roman world under constitutional titles, being styled August us by the Senate 27 B.C. His wars were waged mainly to protect frontiers. Other intended succe ors having died, he adopted Tiberius, son of his second wife Livia, as colleague and heir. His name, being properly an official title, belonged to all his suc ce ors. being proper August us.