Augustus

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

Augustus is from the Latin word for “venerable,” “consecrated,” “majestic,” or “grandeur,” definitions it holds in its non-name adjectival version. Its roots can be traced to “augere” (to increase). Some research indicates that Augustus was only a Latin word meaning “great” until the Renaissance, where some Germanic royalty used it as a name within their dynasties. With the heavy Germanic family lines behind the royal families of England, Augustus remained with the Hanoverian dynasty when it moved into England. ^[1]

POPULARITY

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Augustus has dropped slowly but steadily over the past century. Once at a ranking of 331 (out of 1000) in 1907, it pretty steadily declined by about 100 for every decade since. By the 1920s Augustus was in the high 400s, the 600s in the 1940s and the 800s and 900s throughout the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. It is currently at its least popular ranking over the past 100 years.

FACTS

• Augustus Gloop was the voracious eater from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” book and films.
• Augustus was generally the honorific title used by all Roman Emperors. “The Increaser,” “Venerable” and “Majestic” were all terms used to define the word Augustus and thus worthy of the title. ^[1]
• Augustus Rookwood is a nasty character from the Harry Potter book series.

NAMESAKES

Mount Augustus National Park is a national park in Australia north of Perth. It claims 92 kilometers and is said to be the world’s largest monolith. ^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Augustus I (1526 – 1586) was the Elector of Saxony from 1553 to 1586. He was the son of Heinrich of Saxony and Katharina of Mecklenburg. ^[1]
• Augustus III of Poland (1696–1763) was the King of Poland and also an Elector of Saxony
• "Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773 –1843), was the sixth son of George III and his consort, Queen Charlotte. He was the only surviving son of George III who did not pursue an army or naval career." ^[1]

OTHER AUGUSTUS'S

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Author: Mike Szimanski

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