What happened in 27 BC?
Augustus becomes first Roman Emperor, Marcus Terentius Varro and Pula Arena — among 7 events recorded in 27 BC.
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Major Events 1
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Augustus becomes first Roman Emperor
Octavian is granted the title Augustus by the Senate, marking the start of the Roman Empire.
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People 1
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Marcus Terentius Varro died
Roman scholar, polymath and author (116–27 BC)
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Architecture & Engineering 2
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Pula Arena
Roman amphitheatre in Pula, Croatia
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Porticus Octaviae
Ancient structure in Rome. The colonnaded walks of the portico enclosed the temples of Jupiter Stator and Juno Regina
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Empires & Countries 2
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Roman Republic dissolved
Roman Republic ceased to exist, having been centered at Rome.
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Roman Empire founded
Roman Empire was founded, with its capital at Rome.
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