Augusto César

Augusto César, also known as Augustus, was the first Roman emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He was born Gaius Octavius Thurinus and adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar. Augustus is known for his significant reforms that shaped the Roman Empire, including the establishment of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability. His reign saw the expansion of the empire and the flourishing of arts and culture. In the context of the article, his decree for a census led to the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, which is commemorated during the traditional Guatemalan posadas.