EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026
16th January 27 BCE: The Roman Senate grant Octavian the titles Augustus and Princeps
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The title Augustus is understood to translate as ‘the illustrious one’ and, although the title did not grant Octavian him political authority, many historians see this as the point at which his rule as first Roman Emperor ...
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