Octavian political career

1. Csomor Dominik (9.b)

2. The problem of succession

2.1. Augustus´power was granted

2.2. Augustus died in 14AD

2.3. Augustus tried designate a successor

2.3.1. He adopted a boy who's name was Tiberius

3. In 31BC he defeated Cleopatra and Antony

3.1. They killed themselves

3.1.1. Egypt was taken by Octavian

3.1.1.1. Octavian became a ruler

3.2. He established the empire

4. Second Triumvirate in 43BC

4.1. To defeat Ceasar's assasins

4.1.1. Brutus and Cassius were defeated

5. The Basis of his power

5.1. Populus Romanus gaver him the office of tribune

5.2. The Senate gave him the offices of princeps and proconsuls

5.2.1. He retained the most important republican offices.

5.2.1.1. Consul

5.2.1.1.1. He was the head of the state

5.2.1.2. Pontifex, Maximus, Augur

5.2.1.2.1. He held a religious power

5.2.1.3. Censor

5.2.1.3.1. He could make up a list of the Senate

5.2.1.4. Imperator

5.2.1.4.1. He could command all the Roman legions