Throughout her life, Octavia remained deeply committed to the wellbeing of her family and her city. Although her marriage to Mark Antony ended in political disgrace, she played an important role in maintaining Rome’s stability during the critical years leading up to the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, which saw the final confrontation between Augustus

Julia Octavia, more commonly known as Octavia, was a prominent Roman figure of the late Republic and early Empire. She was born in 69 BC, the daughter of the respected Roman politician and general Gaius Octavius and a member of the influential Julii family, making her the sister of the future Roman Emperor Augustus (born Gaius Octavius). Octavia's

The Battle of Actium was a resounding victory for Octavian. After Antony and Cleopatra’s forces were decisively defeated, the two leaders retreated to Egypt. Octavian pursued them, and in 30 BC, both Antony and Cleopatra committed suicide in the face of inevitable defeat. Antony’s forces disbanded, and Egypt fell under Roman control, becoming a

The Battle of Actium was a naval confrontation, and the two forces were positioned on opposite sides of the Ionian Sea. Octavian’s fleet was commanded by his general, Agrippa, a highly skilled naval strategist. Agrippa's fleet was made up of around 400 ships, including the powerful, maneuverable warships that were key to Octavian’s strategy.