# Augustus — Meditations character guide

> Augustus in Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sucton, Augustus

**First appearance:** 0003-book-iv

## Who they are

First Roman emperor, referenced as a historical figure.

## In the story

### [Book IV: The Inner Citadel and the Cosmic Web](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/chapters/book-iv)

Mentioned in the context of posthumous fame and the forgetting of even the most famous men.

### [Book VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/chapters/book-viii)

Referenced to illustrate the fleeting nature of power and fame, and the death of his entire court.

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