"Augustus" Gaius Julius Octavius Augustus was born plain Gaius Octavius at Rome on September 23rd. His father was the first in the family to become senator, but died when Octavian was only four years old. It was his mother who had the more distinguished connection. She was the daughter of Julia, sister to Julius Caesar. He was short in Stature, and well proportioned. His body however was covered in spots and he had many birthmarks …
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…planning to travel with Tiberius to Capri, and then on to Beneventum. He got ill on the way to Capri. After four days resting on Capri, when they crossed back to the mainland Augustus passed away. He died at Nola on August 19th 14 AD, only one month away from his 76th birthday. The body was carried to Rome and given a grand funeral and his ashes were placed in his Mausoleum nearby. Bibliography not needed