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 * For other men named Lucius (Julius) Caesar, see Lucius Julius Caesar

Lucius Julius Caesar (17 BC - 20 August AD 2), most commonly known as Lucius Caesar, was the second son of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and Julia the Elder. He was born between 14 of June and 15 July 17 BC with the name Lucius Vipsanius Agrippa, but when he was adopted by his maternal grandfather Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus, his name was changed to Lucius Julius Caesar. In the year of his birth, his maternal grandfather Caesar Augustus adopted him and his brother Gaius Caesar. He and his brother were raised and educated by their grandparents.

As he and Gaius were the heirs to Augustus they had promising legal and military careers. Lucius died in Gaul of an illness on August 20, 2 AD, at the age of 19. His death was followed 18 months later by the death of his brother Gaius on February 21, 4 AD. With no other apparent heirs, Tiberius was adopted by Augustus as his son and sole heir.

It has been suggested by Tacitus that there may be been foul play involved in the death of Lucius and that Lucius' step mother Livia may have had a hand in his death. Livia's presumed motive may have been to orchestrate the ascension of her own son Tiberius as heir to Augustus.