Emperor Old

Posted in antique photos by admin on June 16, 2010

How did emperor Octavian Caesar managed to die of old age when most Roman emperors were murdered ...?

Just look at all the Roman emperors after Octave Some were poisoned, some were stabbed to death, some were killed by their own guards loyal while some committed suicide. So how Octavian managed to die of old age ....? What was the secret to his success?

Augustus was obviously the leader of the Roman principate of about 27 to 14 BCE when he died at the age of 75. He seized power by the military genius of his friend and general Marcus Agrippa, throughout his reign he maintained partial control over the senate. There was also a very popular leader who has helped his success. His political genius that he had not provided many powerful enemies. He survived several assassination attempts. Although several emperors after him were murdered it is generally found that they were unpopular or had powerful enemies, lack of Augustus rival has solidified its leadership position in Rome. if you need more info pm me or somehting