Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (born 63 BC?—died March, 12 BC, Campania [Italy]) was a powerful deputy of Augustus and the first Roman emperor. He was chiefly responsible for the victory over Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, and during Augustus’ reign he suppressed rebellions, founded colonies, and administered various parts of the Roman Empire. Of modest birth but not a modest man, Agrippa was disliked by the Roman aristocracy. In his own interest he scrupulously maintained a subordinate role in relation to Augustus, but he felt himself inferior to no one else.