AUGUSTUS CAESAR
Full Name: Gaius Octavius Thurinus
Imperial Name: Imperator Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus
September 23, 63 BC - August 19, 14 A.D.
Reign: 31 B.C. - 14 A.D.
OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate that Augustus Caesar should be considered one of the
most important emperors in Roman history.
QUALIFICATIONS
Family
 Father was married to the daughter of Julia, sister of Julius Caesar.
 Named adopted son to Julius Caesar upon his death.
Military
 Octavian followed Caesar to Spain, where the dictator conducted the
last battle of his career against the sons of Pompey at Munda.
 Octavian defeated Marcus Antonius in Civil War.
 Octavian finished what Caesar had started, yet was unable to
complete: the final unification of Rome under a single man.
EXPERIENCES
Positive
United the Roman Empire under one ruler.
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Extended citizenship to the peninsula.
Negative
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Created a monarchy with no legal restraints (See Caligula, Nero).
IMPROVEMENTS TO ROME
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Annexing of Egypt and its vast wealth.
Rome went through an enlightened period where literature reined
supreme.
Rome received a major face-lift in which it was transformed from a
city of brick into a true imperial city of great marble structures.
Imperial Resume Format
Common name of emperor (size 20 type)
Full name of emperor (Size 12 type)
Imperial name of emperor (Size 12 type)
Years lived (Size 12 type)
Years as emperor (Size 12 type)
OBJECTIVE: (Size 12 type)
To demonstrate that Name of Your Emperor should be considered one of the most
important emperors in Roman history.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Size 12 type)
 (must have 5 examples from at least 2 of the following categories)
o Family History – If important (size 10 type)
o Military History – Most likely will be important (size 10 type)
o Governmental History – offices served in government before emperor
(size 10 type)
EXPERIENCES: (Size 12 type; total of 3)
 Positive Accomplishments (size 10 type)
 Negative Accomplishments (size 10 type)
IMPROVEMENTS TO ROME: (Size 12 type; total of 3)
 Either Physically or Socially
o Can be something built (size 10 type)
o Can be something learned (size 10 type)
 How to rule
 How not to rule
Cover Letter – A cover letter is used to explain why you are best for the job. This
letter you are composing will be a persuasive essay describing why your emperor should
be considered one of the best. 1 separate page typed.
2
Imperial Resume Rubric
Your Name_________________________ Period_____
Your Emperor_______________________
Full Name
Imperial Name
Dates Lived
Dates Reigned
Objective Copied Verbetum
5 Qualifications: At least 2 Categories.
1
1
1
1
1
5
Family - People Related to him
Military - Experience Before he was Emperor
Politics - Jobs in Gov't Before he was Emperor
3 Experiences: Must have 1 of each
3
Positive Accomplishments
Negative Accomplishments
3 Improvements to Rome
Cover Letter - Separate Page
Name on Cover Letter
Total Points
3
8
1
25
Grade
3