Born the son of Gaius Octavius and Atia Balba Caesonia, Augustus Caesar was known by many names, each possessing a certain period of his long life. He was born on the 23rd of September, 63 B.C, and was given the name Octavius then Octavian after the Emperor Julius Caesar adopted him. Only after he was appointed the first emperor of Rome was he given the title of Augustus Caesar.
Octavian’s father, Gaius Octavius, was first in the family to be elected into the high office of the Roman senate. His mother, Atia Balba Caesonia, was the daughter of Julia, Julius Caesar’s sister. Caesar became very close to his grand nephew and was the original person to start Octavian’s life in the Roman Republic. At age 12 he was given initiation, which was only to give a speech at his grandmother’s funeral. He continued the responsibilities given to him by Caesar, even fighting alongside each other at Hispania where Octavian impressed his uncle enough to be named his successor, until Caesar’s death in 44 B.C.
After Caesar’s death and Octavian was informed of his inheritance, many questioned whether the 18 year old was fit to rule. They advised Octavian to decline the offer but he accepted and proceeded to Rome. Once there, Caesar’s allies flocked Octavian in hopes he would reunite the Roman troops against Julius Caesar’s rival Mark Antony but …show more content…
A year later at the naval Battle of Actium, the final battle between the two leaders and Cleopatra was held. Octavian’s fleets were put under Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa’s command. Antony’s ships were cornered and defeated but Cleopatra’s navy was quick to respond to her lover’s aide. Mark Antony and the Egyptian Queen barely escaped the battle with their lives. They quickly returned to Egypt and committed suicide leaving Octavian the sole ruler of
Octavian’s father, Gaius Octavius, was first in the family to be elected into the high office of the Roman senate. His mother, Atia Balba Caesonia, was the daughter of Julia, Julius Caesar’s sister. Caesar became very close to his grand nephew and was the original person to start Octavian’s life in the Roman Republic. At age 12 he was given initiation, which was only to give a speech at his grandmother’s funeral. He continued the responsibilities given to him by Caesar, even fighting alongside each other at Hispania where Octavian impressed his uncle enough to be named his successor, until Caesar’s death in 44 B.C.
After Caesar’s death and Octavian was informed of his inheritance, many questioned whether the 18 year old was fit to rule. They advised Octavian to decline the offer but he accepted and proceeded to Rome. Once there, Caesar’s allies flocked Octavian in hopes he would reunite the Roman troops against Julius Caesar’s rival Mark Antony but …show more content…
A year later at the naval Battle of Actium, the final battle between the two leaders and Cleopatra was held. Octavian’s fleets were put under Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa’s command. Antony’s ships were cornered and defeated but Cleopatra’s navy was quick to respond to her lover’s aide. Mark Antony and the Egyptian Queen barely escaped the battle with their lives. They quickly returned to Egypt and committed suicide leaving Octavian the sole ruler of