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.
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Biographies of Romans (Politicians and generals)
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.
Spurius Cassius Vecellinus
(? - 485 BCE)
Spurius Cassius Vecellinus is the first person of the oldest period of the Roman Republic, the existence of which is certified in sources.
Aulus Postumius Tubertus
(5th century BCE)
Aulus Postumius Tubertus was a Roman commander in the war with Aequi and Volsci in the 5th century BCE.
Marcus Furius Camillus
(c. 446 – 364 BCE)
Marcus Furius Camillus was a Roman commander and reformer. His successes on the battlefield resulted in giving him the nickname - "the second founder of Rome".
Marcus Manlius Capitolinus
(? - 384 BCE)
Marcus Manlius Capitolinus was the hero of Rome's defense against the Gauls in 390 BCE. Moreover, ancient writers describe him as a protector of plebeians.
Appius Claudius Caecus
(c. 340 - 273 BCE)
Roman patrician and politician from the turn of the 4th and 3rd century BCE. He was the builder of the first aqueduct, the Aqua Appia (312 BCE) and the first beaten road, Via Appia.
Fabius Maximus Cunctator
(c. 280 - 203 BCE)
Fabius Maximus Cunctator was a Roman politician and leader. His nickname Cunctator was derived from his strategy during the Second Punic War.
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.
Cato the Elder
(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.
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.
