In spite of this, the marriage of her great-grandmother Livia to Augustus established the beginning of the Julio-Claudian line; Rome’s two greatest families. Livia’s previous marriage to Tiberius Claudius Nero produced two son: Tiberius, and Drusus, who were brought to Livia’s new marriage to Augustus; Livia assuming the role as Augustus’ third wife. Agrippina the Younger’s relationship with the Julian family had not one, but two strands. The second strand was inaugurated by Octavia’s marriage to Marc Antony, which produced a child by the name of Drusus, or Agrippina the Younger’s grandfather. However, due to the humiliation Marc Antony brought to the Julian family by leaving Octavia for Cleopatra in Egypt, Agrippina the Younger was wise to not advertise this strand publicly.
i Introduction to Latin America Name: Course: Tutor: Date: Introduction to Latin America Introduction The first section of this work covers personalities in the history of Latin America and their contributions to attaining independence from Spanish rule. Secondly, the role of several caudillos in the Spanish America is looked into extensively. Simon Bolivar Simon Bolivar was born on July 24, 1783 in Caracas, New Grand (now Venezuela). He was born into a wealthy family who sourced their money from the gold and copper mines they owned in Venezuela. He moved to Spain in 1799, at sixteen to complete his education after his parents died (Martin & Wasserman, 2011).
Willard Mitt Romney (born March 12, 1947) is an American businessman and politician who served as the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. He was the Republican Party's nominee for President of the United States in the 2012 election. Raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, by his parents Lenore and George W. Romney, Mitt Romney spent two and a half years in France as a Mormon missionary starting in 1966. He married Ann Davies in 1969, with whom he has had five children. By 1971, Romney had participated in the political campaigns of both his parents.
In between each mile-castle, there were two smaller watchtowers, for extra safety. In 126 A.D., Hadrian returned to Rome after spending five years reshaping the empire's northern frontier. He then set his sights on reshaping the
After Adams’ four year term Jefferson ran against him again and in 1801 was elected the third president of the United States. His first term as president was greatly successful and he was able to negotiate the purchase of the Louisiana Territory which doubled the size of the Union. He served two terms and in 1808 his chosen successor, James Madison, won the election. He retired to Monticello, and in his 70’s decided to draw up the plans for The University of Virginia, his final achievement. Not only did he design the buildings, but he also hand picked the staff, selected the course material and reading lists for the
15 marks According to the History Teacher’s Association, “the office of a dictator was a temporary, extraordinary magistracy created to deal with a military crisis”. Julius Caesar was announced dictator four times in his career – in 49BC for 11 days, in 48 for one year, in 46 for ten years and in 45 for life. During his dictatorship Caesar introduced several reforms “which he considered necessary to improve the state” (Koutsoukis). His main reforms involved colonies, citizenship and franchise, public buildings and works, the calendar, the senate and economics. The reform program came to an end at his
Before Helen had time to grow older her twin siblings Castor and Pollux rescued her. Later on in her life, King Tyndareos of Lacedaemon decided to chose Helen’s husband. He chose Odysseus and the two eventually had a daughter. After a decade, Helen was ran off with Paris, the son of King Priam of Troy. Menelaus called on his suitors to help him get her back.
Augustus Caesar – First Roman Emperor – 63 BC – 14 CE Augustus Caesar of Rome was born with the given name Gaius Octavius on September 23, 63 B.C. He took the name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian) in 44 B.C. after the murder of his great uncle, Julius Caesar. In his will Caesar had adopted Octavian and made him his heir. Full name Gaius Octavius Thurinus (from birth to adoption by Julius Caesar in 44 BC); Gaius Julius Caesar (from 44 to 27 BC); Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (from 27 BC until death in AD 14) Octavian was a shrewd, brilliant and astute politician.
In November 1885 he went to Newberg, Oregon, to live with his uncle Dr. John Minthorn, a physician and businessman whose own son had died the year before. After attending Quaker schools, Hoover became part of the first class to enter Stanford University when it opened in 1891. He graduated four years later with a degree in geology and launched a lucrative career as a mining engineer. Hoover traveled
His career depended on being rescued by his father. In the spring of 305, Constantius requested leave for his son, to help him campaign in Britain. After a long evening of drinking, Galerius granted the request. Constantine and his father campaigned North and throughout this time Constantine gained great notoriety as an excellent soldier. Constantius became severely sick over this course of reign, and died on 25 July 306 in Eboracum (York).