I'm studying for a history final in a few days and I'm trying to think of the name of this person just in case it asks on the final. Here is the stuff I know:
-He went on a campaign into Egypt -Put up a small monument claiming that he had made it deeper into Egypt than any Roman ever has -Was a poet
My professor said something along the line of that being as egotistical as Augustus was, he sent a message telling the person that they must either leave the boundaries of the empire or he should kill himself. I cannot find this anywhere.
Thanks!
Could it be Gaius Cornelius Gallus?
I'm pretty sure that's the guy. From Cassius Dio;
On the other hand, Cornelius Gallus was encouraged to insolence by the honour shown him. Thus, he indulged in a great deal of disrespectful gossip about Augustus and was guilty of many reprehensible actions besides; for he not only set up images of himself practically everywhere in Egypt, but also inscribed upon the pyramids a list of his achievements. 6 For this act he was accused by Valerius Largus, his comrade and intimate, and was disfranchised by Augustus, so that he was prevented from living in the emperor's provinces. After this had happened, many others attacked him and brought numerous indictments against him. 7 The senate unanimously voted that he should be convicted in the courts, exiled, and deprived of his estate, that his estate should be given to Augustus, and that the senate itself should offer sacrifices. Overwhelmed by grief at this, Gallus committed suicide before the decrees took effect;
I hope that helps! Best of luck on the exam!