Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

Agrippa was appointed governor of Transalpine Gaul. He suppressed a rebellion by the Aquitanian tribes, extended Roman control, and began construction of the road network that would become the Via Agrippa, linking the province to Italy.

As aedile, Agrippa oversaw the construction of the Aqua Julia aqueduct in Rome. This project improved the city's water supply and demonstrated his commitment to public works, setting a precedent for his later building programs.

Agrippa commanded the fleet of Octavian against the combined naval forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. His tactical maneuvering and blockade forced Antony's fleet to break out, resulting in a decisive victory that ended the Roman civil wars.

Agrippa completed the original Pantheon in Rome, a temple dedicated to all the gods. The building featured a rectangular plan with a porch of granite columns. The structure was later rebuilt by Hadrian but retained Agrippa's inscription.

Augustus arranged for Agrippa to marry his daughter Julia, cementing their political alliance. The marriage produced five children, including Gaius and Lucius Caesar, whom Augustus adopted as his heirs, and Agrippina the Elder.