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Gaius Maecenas was a trusted advisor to the Roman emperor Augustus who wielded significant influence over political and cultural matters during the early Roman Empire. He is remembered for his role in shaping Augustus's reign and for his patronage of important poets and writers of his time.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- approximately 70 B.C.
- Died
- 8 B.C.
- Works
- 0
Top works
- Frammenti e testimonianze latine
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Article
Gaius Cilnius Maecenas ([ˈɡaːiʊs̠ ˈkɪɫ̪niʊs̠ mae̯ˈkeːnaːs̠] 13 April 68 BC – 8 BC) was a friend and political advisor to Octavian (who later reigned as emperor Augustus). He was also an important patron for the new generation of Augustan poets, including both Horace and Virgil. In many languages, his name is an eponym for "patron of arts".
During the reign of Augustus, Maecenas served as a quasi-culture minister to the Roman emperor but in spite of his wealth and power he chose not to enter the Senate, remaining of equestrian rank.