Augustus, also known as Octavian Caesar, was the first Roman Emperor and one of the most powerful figures in world history. He was born in 63 BCE and died in 14 CE. He was the adopted son of Julius Caesar and the final victor in the Roman civil war that followed Caesar's assassination. After defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BCE, Augustus established himself as the first Roman Emperor, ushering in a new era of stability and prosperity that became known as the Pax Romana. Under his rule, the Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent and experienced a period of economic, cultural, and architectural prosperity. Augustus was a skilled administrator, and his reign saw the introduction of many important reforms in government, law, and the military. He also supported the arts and sciences, and his reign is considered a golden age in Roman history. Augustus was also one of the most successful propagandist and his reign is famous for his claim of being the "restorer of the Republic" while he laid the foundation of the Roman Empire.
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