who was romes first emporer?

Answer 1

With the style and title of Emperor:

Augustus, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (aka Augustus) ruled Rome

Emperor Augustus of Rome was born with the given name Gaius Octavius on September 23, 63 B.C. He took the name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian) in 44 B.C. after the murder of his great uncle, Julius Caesar. In his will Caesar had adopted Octavian and made him his heir.

Answer 2

*drumroll*
And the answer is...
Caesar Augustus!
Born by the name of Gaius Octavius, Caesar was destined to become the greatest ruler of Rome and it's first "emperor." Caesar Augustus was a conundrum: a ruthless politician and soldier who used his power to restore order and prosperity to Rome with such success that his reign (27 B.C. to 14 A.D.) became known as the Augustan Age.

Answer 3

Romulus or Augustus Ceasar after who all future emporers were named Augustus

Answer 4

Augustus
First Roman Emperor
63 B.C. - 14 C.E.

Emperor Augustus of Rome was born with the given name Gaius Octavius on September 23, 63 B.C. He took the name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian) in 44 B.C. after the murder of his great uncle, Julius Caesar. In his will Caesar had adopted Octavian and made him his heir.

Octavian was a shrewd, brilliant and astute politician. Through cold, hard political calculation he was able to achieve ultimate power in Rome. At the time of Caesar's assassination, Octavian held no official position. Only after he marched on Rome and forced the senate to name him consul, was he established as a power to be reckoned with.

In 43 B.C., Octavian, Marcus Antonius (Marc Antony—one of Julius Caesar's top lieutenants) and another Roman General, Marcus Lepidus, formed the second Triumvirate to rule Rome. After taking power, the Triumvirate proscribed and slaughtered thousands of political enemies, firmly establishing their control of the Roman government.

In 40 B.C., Antony married Octavia, Octavian's sister, and later deserted her for Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. When Antony gave Roman provinces to his children by Cleopatra, Octavian declared war on Antony. In 31 B.C. the Roman Navy under Agrippa defeated the combined fleets of Antony and Cleopatra, and within a year both had committed suicide.

In 27 B.C., the Roman Senate granted Octavian the name Augustus, meaning "the exalted." They also gave him the legal power to rule Rome's religious, civil and military affairs, with the Senate as an advisory body, effectively making him Emperor.

Rome achieved great glory under Octavian/Augustus. He restored peace after 100 years of civil war; Maintained an honest government and a sound currency system; Extended the highway system connecting Rome with its far-flung empire; Developed an efficient postal service; Fostered free trade among the provinces; And built many bridges, aqueducts and buildings adorned with beautiful works of art created in the classical style. Literature flourished with writers including Virgil, Horace, Ovid, and Livy all living under the emperor's patronage.

The empire expanded under Augustus with his generals subduing Spain, Gaul (now France), Panonia and Dalmatia (now parts of Hungary and Croatia). He annexed Egypt and most of southwestern Europe up to the Danube River. After his death, the people the Roman Empire worshipped Augustus as a god.

Hope this helps. Goodluck!

Answer 5

I beleive it was Augustus Caesar (Octavian), the nephew and successor of Julius Caesar.

Answer 6

Augustas, Ceaser ruled with the Senate...Augstas found the dynasty and the role of emperor.

Answer 7

Augustus Caesar
The month of August named for him

See timeline here
http://www.histrenact.co.uk/societies/roman/time.php

Biography here
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95sep/augustus.html

More info here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/augustus.shtml