Emperor of Rome during a part of the life of Jesus and co-emperor with Tiberius Caesar; he died in AD 14. [1] Decreed a census in 8 B.C. [2] Founded Nicopolis. [3] A temple was dedicated to him at Caesarea. [4] Tried to destroy mysteries and revive the oldest political religion. [5] Created a new Roman state religion and proclaiming himself god, did not hesitate to encourage the worship of his person. [6]