Princeps

(noun)

This title was given to Augustus in 27 BCE by the Roman Senator, signifying that he was first among equals. It become a non-military title of the emperors. Latin for "first. "

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Examples of Princeps in the following topics:

  • CONSONANT CHANGES

  • Third Declension

  • Third Declension

    • In the same way are declinedcompos, controlling; dīves, rich; particeps, sharing; pauper, poor; prīnceps, chief; sōspes, safe; superstes, surviving.

  • The Julio-Claudian Emperors

    • The tone was set early in his reign when the Senate convened to validate his position as Princeps.
    • However, Caligula’s first act as Princeps was to to void Tiberius’s will and have Gemellus executed.

  • The Julio-Claudians

    • In 27 BCE, Octavian took the name Augustus and the title Princeps, which marked the beginning of his reign over Rome.

  • Military Successes of the Nerva-Antonine Dynasty

    • Officially declared by the Senate optimus princeps ("the best ruler"), Trajan is remembered as a successful soldier-emperor who presided over the greatest military expansion in Roman history, leading the empire to attain its maximum territorial extent by the time of his death.

  • The Nerva-Antonine Dynasty

    • Officially declared by the Senate as optimus princeps ("the best ruler"), Trajan is remembered as a successful soldier-emperor who presided over the greatest military expansion in Roman history and lead the empire to attain its maximum territorial extent by the time of his death.

  • The Pax Romana

    • Augustus also rejected monarchical titles, instead calling himself princeps civitatis ("First Citizen").