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Gaius Cilnius Maecenas ([ˈɡäːiʊs̠ ˈkɪɫ̪niʊs̠ mäe̯ˈkeːnäːs̠] 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.
Gaius Maecenas (born c. 70 bc —died 8 bc) was a Roman diplomat, counsellor to the Roman emperor Augustus, and wealthy patron of such poets as Virgil and Horace. He was criticized by Seneca for his luxurious way of life.
Gaius Maecenas, (born c. 70—died 8 bc), Roman diplomat and literary patron. He claimed descent from Etruscan kings. Though highly influential in the state, he held no title, nor did he wish to be a senator.
Maecenas was famous, or notorious, for his luxury: wines, gourmet dishes, gems, fabrics, and love affairs (that with the dancer Bathyllus became scandalous). Astute and vigorous at need, he cultivated an image of softness. His name became proverbial as the greatest patron of poets (see patronage, literary).
Gaius Maecenas was born c. 70 B.C.E., possibly in Arretium, about 90 miles north of Rome. A man of great wealth from the equestrian class, Maecenas likely inherited some of his fortune, but he probably owed much of his financial and social success to his relationship with Octavian, also known as Augustus, master of the Roman world after 31 B.C.E.
Maecenas is the second most prominent of the close advisers of Augustus after Agrippa. Like Agrippa, very little is known for certain about his background and he certainly did not come from a family distinguished in the politics of Rome.
Gaius Maecenas was a diplomat and counselor to the Roman emperor Augustus. He is perhaps best known as the wealthy patron of such poets as Horace and Virgil. Gaius Maecenas (sometimes called Cilnius Maecenas) was born in about 73 bc.
Jan 24, 2020 · Gaius Cilnius Maecenas was a Roman politician, adviser and friend of Octavian Augustus. Patron of poets and artists. His name became the name of the protector of art and science.
Gaius Cilnius Maecenas (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 .
GAIUS MAECENAS (CILNIUS), Roman patron of letters, was probably born between 74 and 64 B.C., perhaps At Arretium. Expressions in Propertius (ii. I, 25-30) seem to imply that he had taken some part in the campaigns of Mutina, Philippi and Perusia.
