In 45 he followed Caesar to Spain. In 43 or 42 Caesar named Octavius

"Master of Horse". In March 44 BC when his greatuncle Caesar died.

Octavius discovered he had been adopted.

Augustus was born into an equestrian family as Gaius Octavius in

Rome on 23 September 63 BC. Gaius Octavius, his father, was the first

in he family to become a senator, however, died when Octavius was

only four. It was his mother who had the more distinguished

connection. She was the daughter of Julia, sister to Julius Caesar.

He was of short stature, handsome and well proportioned and he also

Rulers - grace. Though he suffered from bad teeth and generally of

feeble health. And his body was covered in spots and he had many

birthmarks scattered over his chest and belly.

As for his character it is said that he was cruel when he was young,

however, became mild later on. This, however, might just be because

as his position became more secure the need for brutality acts became

less because he was still prepared to be ruthless when necessary. He

was tolerant of criticism possessed a good sense of humor and had

provinces. He also remodeled the civil service and substantially rebuilt

joined forces with Marc Antony and Marcus Lepidus, two of Caesar's

provinces. Augustus ordered new roads built so that he could keep in

took command of a campaign (the Cantabrian War of 26 - 25 BC) in

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