When was the title Augustus officially given to Octavian?
The Roman Senate officially renamed Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus on the 16th of January 27 BC. He became known simply as Augustus after ending the civil war at Actium.
Questions about Augustus (title)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was the first woman to receive the honorific Augusta?
Livia Drusilla became the first woman to receive the honorific Augusta through the will of her husband. She was known as Julia Augusta from his death in 14 AD until her own passing in 29 AD.
What happened to the title Augustus during the reign of Marcus Aurelius?
In 161 AD, Marcus Aurelius elevated Lucius Verus to Augustus so both men held the rank simultaneously. Until the reign of Marcus Aurelius, the title belonged only to its single bearer.
How did the Byzantine Empire use the Greek translation of Augustus?
In Greek speaking provinces, Augustus translated as Sebastos or Augoustos and these titles continued in use throughout the Byzantine Empire until the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. By the eighth century, autokratōr along with basileus became the exclusive title of the emperor while sebastos lost its imperial exclusivity.
Which Irish king received the distinction of Augustus in the Annals of Ulster?
Brian Boru received this distinction in the Annals of Ulster as the only Irish king to hold it. Charlemagne used the prefix serenissimus Augustus for his titles before Otto I assumed imperator Augustus.