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Augustus Caesar

Roman emperor during the play's events, demands tribute from Britain.

minor

Also known as Augustus

First appearance: act iii scene i

See Augustus Caesar in act iii scene iBook page

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CLClotenPIPisanioSLSicilius Leona…PLPosthumus Leon…JCJulius CaesarACAugustus Caesar

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See Augustus Caesar in act iii scene i