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What did Julius Caesar see in Octavius to name him his political heir and heir to two third of his fortunes?

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What did Julius Caesar see in Octavius to name him his political heir and heir to two-thirds of his estate?

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While there is always more to be said, these answers touch on the subject:

What so impressed Julius Caesar about Octavian? by /u/PapiriusCursor

Is it possible that Caesar's will was forged by Octavian or one of his supporters? and Would Caesar's adoption of Octavian have been unexpected? by /u/XenophontheAthenian.