Augustus

Augustus was a Roman Emperor. He founded the Roman Empire and he was its first Emperor from 27 BC to 14 AD, when he died.

He is responsible for The Roman Peace, called Pax Romana, while he was one of the 3 members of the Second Triumvirate. He enlarged his Empire annexing Germania, Hispania, Dalmatia and Egypt, among others.

He was married 3 times and he had a daughter and many adopted children. He died at the age of 75. Some say that his 3rd wife, Livia, poisoned him. He was succeeded by Tiberius, one of his adopted children.

Augustus was a famous Roman emperor, who was born on September 23, 63 BC. As a person born on this date, Augustus is listed in our database as the 4th most popular celebrity for the day (September 23).

People born on September 23 fall under the Zodiac sign of Libra, the Scales. Augustus is the 69th most popular Libra.

Aside from information specific to Augustus' birthday, Augustus is the 2nd most famous Roman and ranks 68th in famous people born in Rome, Italy.

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