Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
Roman general, statesman, and right-hand man of Augustus
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Agrippa died in Campania in 12 BC, with his age at death being 50–51.[1]
Quick Facts
- Born
- c. 63 BC
- Birthplace
- Uncertain location, possibly Arpinum, Istria or Asisium
- Died
- 12 BC (aged 50–51)
- Place of death
- Campania, Italy
- Resting place
- Mausoleum of Augustus
- Occupation
- Soldier, politician
- Father
- Lucius Vipsanius (father of Agrippa)
- Family
- gens Vipsania
Facts from the source article.
Life and work
He became the first Curator Aquarum of Rome in 33 BC and repaired the streets and sewers.[2] On 2 September 31 BC, the Battle of Actium was fought, and Octavian's victory was mainly due to Agrippa.[3] Octavian made Agrippa governor of Transalpine Gaul in 39 or 38 BC, and in 38 BC Agrippa suppressed a revolt by the Aquitanians.[4] Agrippa oversaw technological advances in shipbuilding and developed a better grappling hook.[5]
Because of better technology and training, Agrippa achieved decisive victories at Mylae and Naulochus against Sextus Pompeius.[6] Agrippa's final public act was initiating the conquest of the upper Danube River region.[1]
What the cited sources add
Dio's account states that Agrippa captured Methone by storm and killed Bogud there.[7] Nicolaus of Damascus states that Agrippa had been educated at the same place as Octavius and was a very special friend of his.[8] Dio reports that Agrippa made a sudden dash with his fleet, capturing Leucas, and took Patrae by defeating Quintus Nasidius in a sea-fight.[7]
References
- Wikipedia, "Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Dio, 28 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "The World Book encyclopedia.", World Book, 1987, p. 580; Dio 49.42–43. (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Reinhold, pp. 57–58; Roddaz, pp. 178–181.; Attilio Degrassi, I fasti consolari dell'Impero Romano dal 30 avanti Cristo al 613 dopo Cristo (Rome, 1952), p. 3; Attilio Degrassi, I fasti consolari dell'Impero Romano dal 30 avanti Cristo al 613 dopo Cristo (Rome, 1952), p. 3 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Dio, 48.49 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Reinhold, pp. 29–32.; Suetonius, Life of Augustus 16.1.; Appian, Civil Wars 2.106, 118–119; Reinhold, pp. 33–35.; Reinhold, pp. 35–37. (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Reinhold, pp. 37–42.; Dio 49.14.3. (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Dio 50.31.1–3.. facts only, no text reused. penelope.uchicago.edu
- Nicolaus of Damascus, Life of Augustus 7.. facts only, no text reused. csun.edu
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