Augustus, the first emperor of Rome
2006-08-03 09:11:11
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answered by Peter E 3
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The Roman known as Octavian, the adopted heir of Julius Caesar, later known as Caesar Augustus (reigned 27 B.C. - A.D. 14) had the month of August named after him.
2006-08-03 19:18:25
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answered by ensign183 5
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Caesar Augustus
2006-08-03 16:11:51
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answered by curiousgeorge 5
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Emperor Augustus Of Rome
2006-08-03 16:15:57
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answered by toasilverbirch 2
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August was named after Augustus and he alledgedly wanted it to have the same number of days as July (named after his uncle Julius) and he placed the month where it is in the calendar to mark the death of Cleopatra.
Admit You're Happy Month
2006-08-03 16:13:56
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answered by waggy 6
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Ceasar Augustus
2006-08-03 16:13:12
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answered by brainiac 4
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Gaius Octavius, heir to Gaius Julius Caesar and eventually first emperor of Rome.
The Web site below has a good capsule biography of Augustus; if you want to read a better, nearly contemporary account of his life, read Suetonius' "The Twelve Caesars." For a great dramatization of his life and times, see the BBC production of Robert Graves' novels "I, Claudius" and "Claudius the God," under the series title "I, Claudius." They're available on DVD through Netflix.
2006-08-03 16:15:25
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answered by Scott F 5
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August -- Augustus Caesar's month
Latin Augustus "Augustus"
Latin Augustus mensis "month of Augustus"
Latin sextilis mensis "sixth month"
Sextilis had 30 days, until Numa when it had 29 days, until Julius when it became 31 days long.
Augustus Caesar clarified and completed the calendar reform of Julius Caesar. In the process, he also renamed this month after himself.
2006-08-03 16:11:01
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answered by Anonymous
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Ceasar Augustus?
2006-08-03 16:10:37
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answered by jooker 4
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Caesar Augustus, formerly known as Octavian, nephew of Julius Caesar.
2006-08-04 15:22:14
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answered by samanthajanecaroline 6
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