CLASSIC 20 Lecture 15: CLASSICS 20- Lecture #15- Augustus
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Gaius octavius- 63 bc-14 ad: his father was a novus homo, c. octavius. Mother was atia, daughter of jc"s sister. Grew up during the time of turmoil. At the age of 12, he gave the funeral oration was his grandmother julia (caesar"s sister) on the rostra, biggest stage in the world. Gaius iulius caesar octavianus made heir by caesar in his will. 83 bc to 30 bc- biographic tradition: a wanton youth. Trained ir oratory, commanded caesar"s left wing: pharsalus- extraordinary naval victory that solidified caesars leadership as dictator where he defeats pompey. 44 bc rex- the lupercalia- a crown. Caesar refuses the crown 3 times- their consulship made cicero complain that stuff was. Sent it to the capitol for jupiter, the best and the greatest being signed without his permission, announced things randomly going around senate. The ides of march in 44 bc. Caesar"s funeral: supporter antony giver his funeral oration, will is read and heir is named.
