HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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John
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Marc
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Augustus
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Julius
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Detailed explanation-1: -Octavian was adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, and then took the name Gaius Julius Caesar. In 27 BCE the Senate awarded him the honorific Augustus ("the illustrious one"), and he was then known as Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The month of August got its name from the Ancient Romans who named this month for Augustus Caesar. Augustus made adjustments to the calendar since the extra day that was supposed to be every four years was actually every three years. He also named August after himself since Julius Caesar named July after himself.
Detailed explanation-3: -This statue is thought to depict Caesar Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire. Caesar Augustus was born Gaius Octavius in 63 B.C.E.
Detailed explanation-4: -The taking of the name Caesar originated as Augustus was named Gaius Julius Caesar like the original dictator upon his adoption. As each successive emperor was adopted (i.e. Tiberius by Augustus) he gained the name Caesar as an indication of this adoptive heritage.