6 ⟶ Augustus Establishes Military Treasury

The Princeps Augustus sets up a treasury, the aerarium milit...
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💰 Augustus Establishes Military Treasury

The Princeps Augustus sets up a treasury, the aerarium militare (170 million sestertii), with the specific purpose of paying bonuses to retiring legion veterans. This is financed by a 5% tax on inheritances, a system said to have been suggested in Julius Caesar's memoirs.⟶
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📜 Emperor Augustus Conducts Third Census

Emperor Augustus initiates his third census of the Roman Empire after 20 years.⟶
Emperor Augustus Conducts Third Census (13)
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📜 Roman Census Reports Citizen Count

Augustus' third (and final) 20-year census of the Roman Empire reports a total of 4,973,000 citizens.⟶
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🚢 Rome's Naval Dominance Achieved

The Romans now have complete control of the Mediterranean Sea.⟶
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⚔️ Pompey's Death in Egypt

Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Roman nobleman⟶
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