Marcus Junius Brutus
(85 or 78 - 23 October 42 BCE)
Marcus Junius Brutus was a politician and Roman leader. A supporter of optimates. He was among the leaders of the plot against Caesar and was one of the killers.
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Biographies of Romans (Politicians and generals)
Ancient Roman politicians and generals were key figures in the public life of the Roman Empire, influencing the fate of the state both in the political arena and on the battlefield. This category features articles on consuls, senators, military commanders, and other leaders who shaped Rome’s policies, territorial expansion, and internal conflicts. The articles explore their careers, decisions, and significance within the context of the republic and empire.
Lucius Licinius Lucullus
(117 - 56 BCE)
Lucius Licinius Lucullus was a Roman commander and politician. Sulla's supporter, famous for his victories in the war with the ruler of Pontus, Mithridates VI Eupator.
Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate was the Roman prefect of Judea. According to the Gospels, Pontius approved Jesus' death sentence.
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus
(519 - 430 BCE)
Lucius Quincius Cincinnatus was a Roman consul and dictator from the mid-5th century BCE. Cincinnatus has been invoked many times as a model of civic virtue.
Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo
(135 - 87 BCE)
Gnaeus Pompey Strabo was a Roman leader and politician; father of the famous Pompey the Great.
Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus
(c. 228 - 160 BCE)
Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus was an outstanding Roman commander. He owes his nickname "Macedonian" to the victory at Pydna over Macedonia.
Lucius Sergius Catilina
(108 - 62 BCE)
Lucius Sergius Catilina was born in 108 BCE. He was a Roman senator in the 1st century BCE who went down in history as the initiator of a conspiracy called the Conspiracy of Catilina. This plot was intended to overthrow the republic and the aristocratic Senate. However, he was prevented as a last resort by the famous speaker and politician Cicero.
Scipio Africanus the Younger
(185 - 129 BCE)
Scipio Africanus the Younger was an outstanding Roman commander from the period of the Third Punic War who conquered Carthage. An advocate of ancient Roman ideals.
Gaius Marius
(157/6 - 13 January 86 BCE)
Gaius Marius was a great Roman general and seven times elected consul. He became famous for defeating the Teutons and Cimbri and carrying out the reform of the Roman army.
Scipio Africanus the Elder
(236 - 183 BCE)
Scipio Africanus the Elder was a Roman commander and politician. He went down in history as the defender of Rome against Hannibal and the winner of Zama in 202 CE.
