Octavian Forces the Senate to Make Him Consul at Age 19
The 19-year-old Octavian — future Emperor Augustus — forced the Roman Senate to elect him consul on August 19, 43 BC, backed by eight legions camped outside Rome. It was the beginning of the end for the Roman Republic; within 16 years, he would be sole ruler of the Mediterranean world.
August 19, 43 BC
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