63 - 12 BC
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was the companion of Octavian by the time Caesar was murdered in 44 BC.
Agrippa was Octavian's most brilliant military commander. He defeated Pompeius in two naval battles and was responsible for for Octavian's victory over Mark Antony.
Octavian became emperor under the name Augustus Agrippa was
second only to the emperor in authority. He suppressed rebellions,
founded colonies and built an extensive road-network
throughout the Roman empire.