Augustus Caesar

Caligula

Augustus Caesar is Caligula's great-grandfather, a revered ancestor whose legacy looms over Caligula.

Lucius Cinna

Augustus Caesar and Lucius Cinna have a professional relationship as emperor and senator, marked by political maneuvering.

Lucius Cinna

Augustus Caesar and Lucius Cinna have a professional relationship as emperor and senator, marked by political maneuvering.

Lucius Cinna

Augustus Caesar and Lucius Cinna have a professional relationship as emperor and senator, marked by political maneuvering.

Caligula

Augustus Caesar is Caligula's great-grandfather, a revered ancestor whose legacy looms over Caligula.

Two Examples of Grief: Octavia and Livia

The emperor, brother of Octavia and husband of Livia, who had chosen Marcellus as his successor.

IV

Mentioned as staggering under the loss of a supporter, and as husband of Julia Augusta.

XV

Lost his children and grandchildren, and had to adopt a son to prop his empty house; bore his losses bravely.

The Descent into Cruelty

Mentioned as the emperor under whom Volesus served as proconsul of Asia Minor.

XXIII

Shows remarkable patience and clemency toward the historian Timagenes, who insulted him and his family, even forbidding retaliation.

XXIV

Cited as an example of being satisfied with leaving the society of his maligner.

XL

Reproves Vedius Pollio by ordering the slave freed, all crystal broken, and the fish tank filled, demonstrating proper use of power.

XII

Mentioned as the Emperor Augustus, whose deeds the current Caesar is to rival and surpass.

Chapter XV

Lost his sister Octavia, his son-in-law, children, and grandchildren, yet bore all sorrows and conquered his own grief.

The Longing for Leisure

The late Emperor Augustus is cited as a prime example of a powerful man who longed for leisure, despite his unparalleled blessings. He expressed his desire for rest in a letter to the Senate and endured immense labors and conspiracies.

Book I

Mentioned as a model of good times, contrasted with Nero's reign.

I

Mentioned as a previous emperor whose good times are no longer spoken of, as Nero's reign surpasses them.

IX

The late Emperor Augustus, who shows clemency to the conspirator Cinna.

On Clemency and the Model of Augustus

Praised for his clemency in sparing and recruiting former opponents, waiting for Lepidus's death before taking the Pontifex Maximus, and forgiving those who conspired with his daughter.

XI

Described as hasty and passionate in youth, later gentle and placable after acts of cruelty.

XV

Emperor who participates in Tarius' family trial, demonstrating impartiality and clemency by refusing inheritance and advocating for a mild punishment.

Book I

Mentioned as an example of a giver whose advice is preferred to his presents.

Chapter XV: The Discretion of Benefits

Mentioned as someone whose advice is preferred over his presents.

Book II

Augustus pardoned Furnius's father and is cited as an example of generosity; Furnius expressed gratitude for being forced to live and die owing a debt of gratitude.

XXV

Augustus pardoned Furnius' father and was impressed by Furnius' expression of perpetual gratitude.

Chapter XXVII: The Ingratitude of Greed

The late Emperor who generously enriched Cnaeus Lentulus, only to be met with ingratitude.

Book III

Mentioned as a son whose achievements would have amazed his father Octavius.

XXVII

Augustus pardons Senator Rufus for a drunken remark against him, demonstrating clemency and generosity.

XXXII

Referenced as the son of Octavius, whose rule brought peace and security, overshadowing his father's obscurity.

XXXII

Banished his daughter for immorality, later regretted his actions and lamented the loss of Agrippa and Maecenas.

Endnotes

Mentioned in notes on Cinna's conspiracy and the title 'Father of his country'; also referenced in note on toga-wearing.