Augustus had the only child

Another fact about the first Roman Emperor is he married three times but only had one child, Julia. Julia's life was complicated from the moment she was born. She was taken away from her mother Scribonia and placed in the care of Octavian's third wife, Livia. Julia's social life was closely regulated under Livia's supervision. She was only allowed to speak with those who had been personally screened by her father. Octavian loved his daughter, despite appearances, and the draconian measures could have been the product of his unusual position. Julia was an enticing target as the sole child of one of Rome's most powerful figures. After all, she was the only one who could give Augustus a legitimate heir, which became even more crucial once he became the first Roman emperor.

Julia was thus an effective instrument for forming partnerships. Her first marriage was to none other than Agrippa, Augustus' greatest buddy. Julia was 25 years younger than her husband, yet the couple appears to have had a happy marriage. The union resulted in the birth of five children. Sadly, all three sons died far too early. Augustus married Julia to Tiberius, his stepson, and designated heir, after Agrippa's death in 12 BCE. Julia, who was stuck in an unpleasant marriage, began having affairs with other men.

Augustus was put in a tough situation as a result of her scandalous escapades. The emperor could not afford to have a promiscuous daughter since he actively pushed family values. Julia was imprisoned on a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea rather than being executed (one of the penalties for adultery). Augustus later lightened Julia's sentence by moving her to the mainland. He, on the other hand, never forgave his daughter for her sins. Julia, who had been disowned and barred from entering the capital, remained at her home until her death. Augustus ordered that his only daughter not be buried in the family mausoleum.