Lucius Cornelius Balbus, often referred to as Lucius Cornelius Balbus Minor,, son of Publius Cornelius Balbus, was a Roman politician and General. Similarly to his uncle Balbus the Elder, Balbus Minor
Statue of Balbus in Cádiz, Spain
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Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the founder of the Roman Empire and the first Roman emperor from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. The reign of Augustus initiated an imperial cult and an era of im
Lucius Cornelius Balbus (proconsul)
…engaging with Gods and their worship. In 21 BC, Balbus was appointed as Proconsul of Africa. Mommsen thinks that he had incurred the displeasure of Augustus by his conduct as praetor, and that his African appointment after so many years was due to his exceptional capabilities for the post. In 19 BC Balbus…
The Augustus of Prima Porta
An idealized Roman sculpted portrait of Octavius as a teenager, possibly produced posthumously or when he was much older, now located in the Vatican Museums
The Death of Caesar by Vincenzo Camuccini, 1805, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, Rome
Bust of Octavian, c. 30 BC. Capitoline Museums, Rome