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Gaius Cilnius Maecenas | |
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| Born | 13 April 68 BC |
| Died | 8 BC (age 59-60) |
| Nationality | Roman |
| Years active | 40–8 BC |
| Known for | friend and political advisor to Octavian, patron of the arts, Gardens of Maecenas |
| Spouse | Terentia |
Gaius Cilnius Maecenas ([ˈɡäːiʊs̠ ˈkɪɫ̪niʊs̠ mäe̯ˈkeːnäːs̠] 13 April 68 BC[1] – 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. 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.