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Augustus ;23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14) is considered the first emperor of the Roman Empire, which he ruled alone from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD.The dates of his rule are contemporary dates; Augustus lived under two calendars, the Roman Republican until 45 BC, and the Julian after 45 BC...

Timeline of Events

43BC

8.19.43 BC

Octavian, later known as Augustus, compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.

11.26.43 BC

The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian", later "Caesar Augustus"), Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, and Mark Antony is formed.

42BC

10.3.42 BC

First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight a decisive battle with Caesar's assassins Brutus and Cassius.

30BC

8.1.30 BC

Octavian (later known as Augustus) enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Republic.