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In the history of ancient Rome, appeared many famous figures. Many of them have been remembered as cruel tyrants, eg. Caligula, Nero or Caracalla. Others, on the other hand, became famous as great reformers: Augustus, Claudius, Marcus Aurelius, Diocletian, and Constantine the Great. Also, do not forget about the Roman commanders, who often rescued the Roman state from extermination.
The great creators of Roman culture who also significantly influenced the further development of the world were also remembered. I will present people who have become famous for their great deeds.
(1 October 208 - 21 March 235 CE)
Alexander Severus was a Roman emperor who reigned in the years 222-235 CE. The cousin of the hated Elagabalus; he did not gain the respect of the soldiers. Throughout his reign, Alexander was extremely vulnerable to the influence of his grandmother and mother, who de facto ruled in his name.
(20 BCE – 24 February 4 CE)
Gaius Julius Caesar was the son of Marcus Agrippa and grandson of Emperor Augustus. Anticipated as a successor to power, he died unexpectedly in 4 CE.
(234 - 149 BCE)
Cato the Elder was a Roman orator, politician, and writer. Propagator of strict Roman customs and virtues. Supporter of the destruction of Carthage.
(c. 7 - 67 CE)
Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo was a Roman commander. He was famous for his victories in Lower Germany and the conflict between Rome and the Party over Armenia.
(39 BCE - 14 CE)
Julia the Elder was born in 39 BCE as the only daughter of Emperor Octavian Augustus and Scribonia. She became famous for her scandalous behavior.
(14 September 208 - 8 June 218 CE)
Diadumenian was the son of Emperor Macrinus. He was a co-emperor from 218 CE. He was killed with his father the same year.
(13 January 101 - 13 January 138 CE)
Ceionius Commodus was adopted by Hadrian and appointed his heir to the throne of Rome. The emperor's plans were destroyed by the unexpected death of Commodus.
(26 November 117 - c. 180 CE)
Aristides was a leading representative of the second sophistry, an intellectual current developed during the early Roman Empire.
(c. 175 - c. 235 CE)
Claudius Aelianus was a Roman writer and teacher of rhetoric. He was active in the time of Emperor Septimius Severus. He was called "the honey-tongued".
(c. 125 - after 170 CE)
Apuleius, also called Apuleius of Madaura, was a Berber writer and philosopher from the 2nd century CE. Author of the satirical romance Metamorphoses / The Golden Ass.
