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Augustus , 63 B.C.–A.D. 14, first Roman emperor, a grandson of the sister of
Julius Caesar. Named at first Caius Octavius, he became on adoption by the
Julian gens (44 B.C.) Caius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian); Augustus was a
title of honor granted (27 B.C.) by the senate.
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