Associations to the word «Augustus»

Wiktionary

AUGUSTUS, proper noun. The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BCE - 14 CE); heir to Julius Caesar
AUGUSTUS, proper noun. A male given name taken to use in the 18th century.

Dictionary definition

AUGUSTUS, noun. Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14).

Wise words

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