Octavian

Who: became “Augustus,” grandnephew and adopted son of Julis Caesar, became consul and was part of Second Triumvirate; later defeated Mark Antony at the battle of Actium and became “princeps” (1st Roman Emperor); founded Roman Empire

When: 63 B.C.E. -14 B.C.E.

Where: late Roman Republic and the beginning of the Empire

Significance: ended civil wars of late Republic, became princes, established Empire and Pax Romana, established precedent for future rulers; brought Rome to height of glory militarily, artistically, and economically