Octavian+(Augustus)

Ruled: 16 BCE to 19 CE
 * Who:** Gaius Octavius Thurinus, adopted by Julius Caesar in 44 BCE. Name became Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus in 27 BCE
 * What/Why:** Became first true emperor of Rome. Refused any titles. Formed second triumvirate with Marcus Aemilius Lepidus and Marc Antony. The three split rome into three factions (Octavian West) (Antony East) (Lepidus South). Octavian and Antony started a civil war. Antony joined with Cleopatra against Octavian. They committed suicide, Octavian became only ruler of Rome. Augustus expanded empire and began taxing its outer settlements. He increased Rome's revenue and solidified Rome as an empire.
 * When:** Born 63 BCE, Died 19 CE.