Aulus Plautius
(? - after 57 CE)
Aulus Plautius earned his reputation as a legion commander during the conquest of Britain in 43 CE, during the reign of Emperor Claudius.
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.
(? - after 57 CE)
Aulus Plautius earned his reputation as a legion commander during the conquest of Britain in 43 CE, during the reign of Emperor Claudius.
(24 May 15 BCE - 10 October 19 CE)
Germanicus was one of the greatest Roman generals. He became famous for successful campaigns carried out in Germania, after a defeat in the Teutoburg forest.
(17 BCE – 20 August 2 CE)
Lucius Julius Caesar was the son of Marcus Agrippa and grandson of Emperor Augustus. Anticipated as a successor to power, he died unexpectedly in 2 CE.
(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.
(31 January 36 BCE - 1 May 37 CE)
Antonia the Younger was the daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia the Younger. Wife of Drusus the Elder and mother of Germanicus and the future emperor Claudius.
(14 Janaury 38 - 9 BCE)
Drusus the Elder was one of the most prominent Romans of the 1st century BCE. He had tremendous military talent which allowed him to wage victorious campaigns in Germany.
(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.
Pontius Pilate was the Roman prefect of Judea. According to the Gospels, Pontius approved Jesus' death sentence.