Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was a Roman general, statesman and architect who was a close friend, son-in-law and lieutenant to the Roman emperor Augustus. Agrippa is well known for his important military victories, notably the See more

Friend to Octavian
After Octavian's return to Rome, he and his supporters realised they needed the support of legions. Agrippa helped Octavian to levy … See more

Agrippa's friendship with Augustus seems to have been clouded by the jealousy of Augustus's nephew and son-in-law Marcus Claudius Marcellus. Traditionally it is said that the result of … See more

Agrippa married three times:
• Cecilia Pomponia Attica. They married in 37 BC and divorced before 28 BC. By her he had two daughters:
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Early life and family
Agrippa was born c. 63 BC, in an uncertain location. His father was called Lucius Vipsanius. … See more

Agrippa participated in smaller military campaigns in 35 and 34 BC, but by the autumn of 34 BC he had returned to Rome. He rapidly set out on a campaign of public repairs and improvements, including renovation of the aqueduct known as the Aqua Marcia See more

Agrippa was not only Augustus' most skilled subordinate commander but also his closest companion, serving him faithfully for over … See more