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Roman Emperors

What is roman emperors?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

First emperor Augustus[1]
Start date 27 BC[1]
Latin title used augustus[1]
Other titles imperator, caesar, basileus[1]

Roman emperors were the rulers of the Roman Empire, a title applied from Augustus onward, beginning in 27 BC. They held titles such as augustus, imperator, caesar, and basileus.

Context

The Roman emperor was the ruler of the Roman Empire, a title applied from Augustus onward in 27 BC [1]. The term is also used by historians to describe Roman rulers after the end of the Roman Republic [2]. Emperors held titles such as augustus, imperator, caesar, and basileus [1]. The title imperator originally was a military honorific [3]. The Roman Empire continued in the East until the mid-15th century CE [4].

Documented claims

  • Roman emperors were the rulers of the Roman Empire from Augustus in 27 BC onward. [1]
  • The title imperator was originally a military honorific. [3]
  • The Roman Empire continued in the East until the mid-15th century CE. [4]

Questions and answers

Who were the Roman emperors in order?

The first was Augustus, starting in 27 BC [1]. A full chronological list is not provided in the sources.

Why is Julius Caesar not a Roman emperor?

Julius Caesar ruled before the imperial title was established; the first emperor was Augustus, who began in 27 BC [1].

What titles did Roman emperors use?

They used augustus, imperator, caesar, and basileus [1].

Sources

  1. 7 Major Emperors During the Rise of the Roman Empire — online.norwich.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Roman Emperor - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms — vocabulary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Roman Emperor — worldhistory.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Roman Empire (27 BC - 476 AD) — rome.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in History