When did Augustus die and where?
Augustus died on the 19th of August AD 14 while visiting Nola. His body was transported from Nola to Rome for an enormous funerary procession.
Questions about Reign of Augustus
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded Octavian's fleet at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC?
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa commanded the victorious fleet that destroyed the enemy ships of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. This naval victory occurred off the northwestern coast of Roman Greece.
What happened to Alexander the Great's tomb when Augustus visited Alexandria in 30 BC?
An ancient source alleges that Augustus accidentally snapped off the nose of the body of Alexander in his tomb. This event marked the end of the Hellenistic period initiated by Alexander.
How many legions did Augustus control compared to the Senate after 27 BC?
Augustus controlled twenty legions under his command over provinces including Hispania, Gaul, Syria, Cilicia, Cyprus, and Egypt. The Senate retained control of only five or six legions distributed among three senatorial proconsuls.
When did Augustus resign from the consulship due to illness?
Augustus resigned from the consulship on the 1st of July 23 BC after suffering a severe illness involving liver problems. He handed his signet ring to Agrippa but gave official documents to his co-consul Piso.