Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was a Roman statesman and general who lived from 63 BC to 12 BC. He was a close friend and ally of Emperor Augustus and played a key role in the establishment of the Roman Empire. Agrippa is best known for his military victories, including the Battle of Actium, and for his contributions to the architectural and engineering projects in Rome, such as the construction of the Pantheon. He also served as a consul and was instrumental in the administration and governance of the Roman Empire. Agrippa's legacy as a skilled military leader and influential statesman has had a lasting impact on Roman history.