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Timeline of Augustus for 63-44 B.C. - The Early Years of Augustus

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Augustus

Kirk Johnson
63 B.C.
Augustus is born in 63 B.C. to Gaius Octavius and Atia, niece of Caesar. He isn't Augustus at the time, but Octavian.

48 B.C.
Caesar wins the Battle of Pharsalus, defeating Pompey, who flees to Egypt where he is killed.
On October 18 - Octavian (young Augustus) puts on the toga virilis: Octavian is officially a man.

45 B.C.
Octavian accompanies Caesar to Spain for the Battle of Munda.

44 B.C.
March 15 - Caesar is assassinated. Octavian is adopted in Caesar's will.

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