when was augustus born

Augustus was born on 23 September 63 BCE in Rome, under the name Gaius Octavius.

Basic details

• Full birth date: 23 September 63 BCE.

• Birth name: Gaius Octavius.

• Birthplace: Rome, in the Roman Republic.

Extra context

Before he became known as Augustus, he was often called Octavian in modern history writing, especially for the period before 27 BCE.

The honorific name Augustus was granted to him later by the Roman Senate when he established himself as the first Roman emperor.