Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c.62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that ...

He was given command of Rome’s eastern provinces. Unfortunately, Agrippa died on campaign in 12 BCE. Despite having built his own mausoleum, Agrippa too was buried in the Mausoleum of Augustus.