Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Augustus (Octavian) was the first Roman Emperor.
His rule and ascension of the Rome empire (Principate Era) ended republic rule at Rome. Roman Emperors and Empresses were rulers of the Roman Empire, wielding power over its citizens and military.
Note from history: Octavian was the founder of the Roman Empire. He ruled the Empire for 41 years, right until his death in AD 14
This might be interesting: Augustus never claimed the title of the first Emperor for himself, even though it was him who led Rome's transformation from a republic to an empire. Did you know that he was a nephew of Julius Caesar?
More Info:
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46 Comments
Carmel Herbert
Love the trivia! DON’T love political comments. Just FYI, in Australia we actually have real friends that vote for the other side of politics, and generally don’t get into mud-slinging about it. Let’s call it maturity!
Dani Smith
What does American politics have to do with the question? Keep it on point.
Cari G.
C'mon folks let's keep your politics and your trolling of each other out of this...IT IS NOT ABOUT YOU.
Cottec
Thought this site was for trivial questions and not a soapbox for people’s political views.
JRW
Gemmule, as stated in the link "Caesar Augustus (born Gaius Octavius; 23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), also known as Octavian".
John Bryan
Imperator, He who Rules
Chrissie
Laurie Bowman, liberal - from the Latin "liber", meaning "free".
And you use this as a derogatory term!?
dlh
Actually remembered this info.
Cedric Walters
American is a incarnation of Rome in more ways than you know.
dvdeaton
It was either July or August, or Julius or Augustus..
Ingrid Kinally
I remembered that from my schooldays!
johnpburkhardt
guessed Augustus because his name started with an "A" and got it righ
Laurie Bowman
majohnson, impeached for what? They didn't even get Clinton's through. Liberal's & illegals don't like President Trump because he is taking action that is considered politically incorrect because he is taking a stand to protect the monies of the hardworking taxpayers instead of giving it away to every fly by night group of people. Look at all the abuse of welfare so he wants to instill drug testing as does many states, look at how they reacted at him giving these welfare recipients a prepared meal instead of a debit (EBT) card to spend how they want. What is wrong with these plans? Oh that's right no more free cash to spend on cigs & drugs!
Laurie Bowman
Marvin Mccardle, what intelligence? His arrogant ranting he does on this site? Just by his comments you can tell he is totally liberal.
Laurie Bowman
williamrlaughlin, you talk about name calling what did you just do? You are a liberal lowlife that needs to crawl back under your rock & stay. Don't know how old this question is but gee Laughlin, he is President and doing a find job at getting rid of a lot of politically correct stuff that former administrations have done that have brought this country down.
Noreen Kelly
Yes he ruled but who gave him the title / didn't recall that the question was about Trump