Augustus (D. Octavius Caesar Augustus)

1. Start of Augustan Classicism

1.1. Idealized body and face

1.2. God-like imagery, immortal qualities

1.3. Mortal figures placed next to existing deities

1.4. Propaganda to show Rome as being powerful

1.5. Never aging, always existing as a youthful figure

1.6. Showing Rome's resilience and ability to conquer others

2. Accomplishments

2.1. Defeating the rebellious Antony and Cleopatra, therefore securing his place as Rome's emperor

2.2. Battle of Philippi

2.3. Sicilian War

3. Building Projects--"I found a Rome of bricks; I leave to you one of marble." Augustus declared on his deathbed

3.1. Ara Pacis (Altar of Peace)

3.2. Baths of Agrippa

3.3. Arch of Augustus

3.4. Forum of Augustus

4. Originally given the name Guius Octavius Thurnius

4.1. Then adopted by Caesar, thus changing his name to Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus

4.1.1. After Caesar's death he added Divi Filius (Son of the Divine) to his name, becoming Gaius Julius Caesar Divi Filius.

4.1.1.1. Also became the Imperator thus continuing to change his name to Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus

5. Founder of the Roman Empire

5.1. Shared power with the senate and other powerful military generals

5.2. Became a military dictator

6. Born into the plebeian equestrian class of the family of Octavii

6.1. Raised to patrician class during the regin of Caesar in the 1st Century BC

6.2. Started in plebeian class but was still considered a wealthy citizen

7. Paternal family is from Velletri

7.1. Born near the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

7.2. Mother, Atia, was the niece of Julius Caesar

7.3. Father, Guius Octavius, was governor of Macedonia

7.3.1. Died when Octavius was four years old, then taken in by his grandmother, Julia Caesaris

7.3.1.1. Became the only legal heir to Julius Caesar's legacy, as he was adopted by him later in life