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Octavian:

Julius "Augustus" Caesar was one of the most important Roman emperors. He ruled Rome for 41 years, longer than any subsequent emperor. He ended a century of civil wars and gave Rome an era of peace, prosperity, and imperial greatness, known as the "Pax Romana" which lasted for over 200 years. He was a member of the second triumvirate with Lepidus and Marc Antony. Like his father, he strengthened the empire and beautified Rome with numerous architectures.
Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus was born on September 23rd, 63 BC in Rome. His father was Gaius Ocatvius, whom was the first in the family to become a senator. He died when Octavian was only four. His mother, Atia, was the niece of Julius Caesar. He was a short, handsome boy whom possessed that commodity which was rare in rules- grace. He had bad teeth and was weak in health. His body was covered in spots and had numerous birthmarks scattered around his chest and body.
Octavian served under Julius Caesar in the......

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