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Augustan Succession Overview

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What were three methods Augustus used to secure his legacy?

Mausoleum of Augustus, Res Gestae, Ara Pacis

Augustus had a son named Gaius.

False

Who did Augustus first choose as his successor?

Tiberius

Marcellus (correct)

Agrippa

Germanicus

Who was Augustus' best friend and considered as a potential heir?

Agrippa Signup and view all the answers

How did Tiberius become the only heir?

He was the only one left alive. Signup and view all the answers

Augustus raised ___ to the pontificate.

Claudius Marcellus Signup and view all the answers

Which grandson of Augustus was banished to the isle of Planasia?

Agrippa Postumus Signup and view all the answers

What did Augustus demand Tiberius to do with Germanicus?

Adopt him Signup and view all the answers

Augustus' succession process was straightforward and without complications.

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Augustan Succession

Augustus was deeply concerned with who would succeed him as emperor.
He believed he had the right to choose his successor, unlike Julius Caesar.
Augustus initially chose his nephew Marcellus, but he passed away.
He then turned to his friend and son-in-law Agrippa, whose descendants would be considered his biological heirs.
Agrippa also passed away, leading Augustus to focus on his grandchildren Gaius and Lucius, who both died prematurely.
This left his grandson Agrippa Postumus, who was deemed unfit as an heir due to his character.
Augustus then looked to his step-sons Tiberius and Drusus.
Drusus died, leaving Tiberius as the sole heir.
Augustus also considered his step-grandson Germanicus, demanding Tiberius adopt him to strengthen his claim.

Augustus' Will

Augustus' will named Tiberius as his heir after the deaths of his sons Gaius and Lucius.

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Explore the complexities of Augustus' succession plans as he navigates through various potential heirs, including Marcellus, Agrippa, and ultimately Tiberius. This quiz examines Augustus' choices and the challenges he faced due to the premature deaths of his selected heirs. Gain insights into how political considerations shaped the future of the Roman Empire.