Caesar Augustus/Octavian (jan 1, 63 BC – jan 1, 14 BC)
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Octavian was the nephew of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar left Octavian his titles when he was assassinated in 44BCE. Octavian would become part of the Second Triumvirate alongside Mark Antony and Lepidus. Octavian overtook both of his co-consuls and became the sole emperor of the Roman Empire.Additional Sources:
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Osgood, Josiah. "Augustus (Imperator Caesar Augustus)." The Encyclopedia of Ancient History, Roger S. Bagnall, et al., Wiley, 1st edition, 2012. Credo Reference, http://ezproxy.macalester.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/topic/augustus?institutionId=742. Accessed 29 Apr. 2018.
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jan 1, 63 BC
jan 1, 14 BC
~ 49 years