Known as the man who made Rome Rome: Who is Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa?
Lifelong friend and supporter of the first Roman emperor, Augustus. His friendship with Augustus dates back to his school years. He sided with Caesar after his murder. He supported him throughout his life.
He built an irrigation canal, a bath, a food warehouse, and a new bridge over the Tiber River in Rome.
His daughter Vipsania, born from his first marriage, was the mother of Tiberius, the emperor after Augustus.
Agrippa, who was buried in the mausoleum of Augustus, played an important role in Augustus' achievements with his skills and loyalty. His descendants Caligula and Nero later became emperors.
Roman general and statesman (63-12 BC) Agrippa was one of the great figures in Roman history from his own point of view. Although he had many virtues, he made others benefit from them, but he could not be the "chief" himself. He created Augustus, who later became the absolute ruler of the Roman state. It did this by staying in the background when necessary. He always put his friend to the fore. He also commanded the Roman navy very well and destroyed the fleet of Antuan and Cleopatra in Actium in 31. Although he came from a humble family, he rose through his hard work and organization. The long and peaceful reign under Augustus was the work of Agrippa.