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Octavian

Octavian

3 9.2
The birth name of the first Roman emperor who founded the Roman Empire
  • proper noun
  • /ɑkˈteɪviən/
: Octavio
  • After the battle of Actium, Octavian emerged as the undisputed leader of Rome, paving the way for the establishment of the Roman Empire.
  • Antony and Octavian
  • Mark Antony and Octavian

And then inside the Popolatres where you had various strong men like August, like Julius Caesar, like Marius Octavian.

Examples

  • At an earlier point, the Senate had debated whether to address Octavian as Romulus for founding Rome anew; after deliberation, it was decided to grant him the honorary name of Augustus, indicating the auspicious augury for the second foundation of the city.

    Academic text (1990)

  • But that same year, Octavian—soon to be the emperor Augustus—defeated both at the Battle of Actium in Greece.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Octavian adopted the name 'Augustus' and in 30 BC became the first Emperor of Rome.

    Academic text (2010)

  • In appearance, the republic had been restored, but in fact, ultimate power still lay with Octavian—Augustus Caesar.

    Blog text (2)

  • With Antony and Cleopatra's suicides the following year, Octavian became Augustus Caesar and claimed Egypt for Rome.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The situation changed dramatically in 31 BC when the Roman general Octavian defeated the joint forces of his rival Mark Antony and the Ptolemaic Queen Cleopatra VII.

    Academic text (2010)

  • After the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, his heirs (Mark Antony and Octavian) fought a civil war against his assassins (Brutus and Cassius).

    Academic text (2006)

  • Octavian, known for his political acumen, skillfully defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra to become the first Roman emperor.

  • As Octavian returned to Rome, celebrations erupted throughout the city, marking the beginning of a new era under his rule.

Synonyms

Augustus
vsOctavian
11 8.1

The first Roman emperor who made Rome into an empire

is the earlier personal name used before he took power
Gaius Octavianus
vsOctavian
1 9.4

A Roman leader who made Rome an empire and became its first emperor Augustus

is the shorter name form used before he ruled

Surface Forms

Octavian main

Etymology

Octavian comes from the Roman family name Octavius, which comes from Latin octavus meaning 'eighth', so think of octagon or October to remember 'eight'. That's why Octavian originally meant 'the eighth' and later became the name of the man who became the first Roman emperor.