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    Agrippa - The Empire's Architect
    Agrippa - The Empire's Architect
    He was a loyal friend, a brilliant general, and a visionary architect. He helped shape the Roman Empire and left behind some of the most impressive monuments in history. He was Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, and this is his story.
    Early life, family, and early career

    Agrippa was born c. 63 BC, in an uncertain location. His father was called Lucius Vipsanius. His mother's name is not known and Pliny the Elder claimed that his cognomen "Agrippa" derived from him having been … See more

    Bornc. 63 BC · Uncertain location, possibly Arpino, Istria or Asisium, Roman Republic
    Died12 BC (aged 50–51) · Campania, Roman Italy, Roman Empire
    Occupation(s)Military commander, politician
    SpousesCaecilia Attica · Claudia Marcella Maior · Julia the Elder
    Rise to power

    After Octavian's return to Rome, he and his supporters realised they needed the support of legions. Agrippa helped Octavian to levy troops in Campania. Once Octavian had his legions, he made a pact with Mark Antony… See more

    Public service

    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 … See more

    Later life

    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 such jealousy was that Agrippa lef… See more

    Legacy

    Agrippa was not only Augustus' most skilled subordinate commander but also his closest companion, serving him faithfully for over three decades. Historian Glen Bowersock says of Agrippa:
    Agrippa de… See more

    Marriages and issue

    Agrippa married three times:
    • Cecilia Pomponia Attica. They married in 37 BC and divorced before 28 BC. By her he had two daughters:
    • Claudia Marcella Maior. Daughter of Octavia Minor and niece of … See more

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