Emperor · 63 BC – 14
Augustus
Little-Known Facts
- The month of August is named in his honor, as July is named for Julius Caesar.
- He patronized the poets Virgil, Horace and Ovid, presiding over a golden age of Latin literature.
Myths & Misconceptions
Did Augustus abolish the Roman Republic openly?
No. He carefully preserved republican titles and institutions while holding real power himself, calling his rule the 'restored Republic'.