dec 29, 27 BC - augustus first roman emporer

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First roman emperor- Octavian renamed himself Augustus and has officially established himself as the first roman emperor. He has officially been named the most powerful man rome has ever seen thus far. He ushered in an era of stability and prosperity, exercising shrewd and subtle control over the government, enacting popular reforms, and harnessing the symbolism of Rome's history.

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