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6 unusual facts about Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa


A Necessary Fiction

He exacts his revenge by revealing to Octavian that sexual relations still exist between Antony and Atia, and Octavia the Younger and Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa.

Chaussée Jules César

The road's construction was initiated by the Roman governor Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa.

Personal life of Marcus Tullius Cicero

Cicero's son, Marcus Tullius Cicero Minor, during his year as a consul in 30 BC, avenged his father's death somewhat when he announced to the Senate Mark Antony's naval defeat at Actium in 31 BC by Octavian and his capable commander-in-chief Agrippa.

Quintus Aemilius Lepidus

Lepidus went to Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa who interceded on his behalf with Octavianus, who then ensured that Lollius’ name was removed from the proscription lists.

Sempronius Gracchus

Sempronius Gracchus was a Roman nobleman who seduced Julia the Elder when she was wife of Marcus Agrippa; this led to a long-term affair.

Ubii

They were transported in 39 BC by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa to the left bank, apparently at their own request, as they feared the incursions of their neighbors the Chatti.


Battle of Actium

Military operations began in 31 BC, when Octavian's general Agrippa captured Methone, a Greek town allied to Antony.

Octavia the Younger

A highly fictionalized version of Octavia's early life is depicted in the 2005 television series Rome, in which Octavia of the Julii (Kerry Condon) commits incest with her brother, has a lesbian affair with Servilia of the Junii (the series' version of Servilia Caepionis) and a romantic relationship with Marcus Agrippa (based on the historical Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa).

Porticus Argonautarum

The square, a large free space surrounded by porticoes, was finished by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, admiral and friend of emperor Augustus, in 27 BC.


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