Octavian - The New Gaius Julius Caesar

Historians label the new gaius julius caesar octavian through this period, simply to avoid confusing him with his dead uncle. After the triumph over marcantony, we call him augustus, a title conferred on him by the senate in 27 b c. Octavian was hailed by caesar's legions in brundicium as their rightful new leader,. much to the chagrin of antony.