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Biographies of Romans (Politicians and generals)

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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.

Marcus Junius Brutus

(85 or 78 - 23 October 42 BCE)

Marcus Junius Brutus according to some Roman historians was supposed to be the fruit of an informal relationship between Caesar and Servilla.[/Photo frame] Marcus Iunius Brutus was born in 85 or 78 BCE. He was…Więcej

Lucius Licinius Lucullus

(117 - 56 BCE)

Lucius Licinius Lucullus known as Lucullus was born in 117 BCE. He was a Roman commander and politician. Sulla’s supporter, famous for his victories in the war with the ruler of Pontus Mithridates VI Eupator.…Więcej

Pontius Pilate

Christ and Pilate, Nikolai Ge Pontius Pilate (Pontius Pilatus) lived in the 1st century CE. His name literally means “Pilate of Pontus”. So Pontius may have come from Pontus, an ancient land in Northeast Asia…Więcej

Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus

(519 - 430 BCE)

Statue of Lucius Quincius Cincinnatus in Paris. Author: Marc Baronnet | Under Creative Commons Attribution license - On the same terms 3.0. Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus – “Curly”) lived in the 5th century…Więcej

Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo

(135 - 87 BCE)

Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo was probably born in 135 BCE, and grew up in a typical rural region of Picenum in northern Italy, on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. He was a Roman commander and…Więcej

Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus

(c. 228 - 160 BCE)

Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus was born around 228 BCE as Lucius Aemilius Paullus. He was a Roman politician and a famous winner from under Pydna. He came from an old patrician family – the Emilius…Więcej

Lucius Sergius Catilina

(108 - 62 BCE)

Silhouette of a depressed and worried Catilina in the painting Cicero exposing Catilina by Cesare Maccari. Lucius Sergius Catilina was born in 108 BCE. He was a Roman senator in the 1st century BCE who…Więcej

Scipio Africanus the Younger

(185 - 129 BCE)

Sculpture probably showing Scipio Africanus the Younger Photo: Carole Raddato | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license Scipio Africanus the Younger was born in 185 CE. His full name was Publius Cornelius Scipio Emilian…Więcej

Gaius Marius

(157/6 - 13 January 86 BCE)

Bust of Gaius Marius. Gaius Marius (Gaius Marius) was born in 156 or 157 BCE in Cereatea near Arpinum in southern Lazio. He was one of the most famous Roman leaders. He became famous for…Więcej

Scipio Africanus the Elder

(236 - 183 BCE)

Scipio Africanus the Elder African Scipio the Elder was born in 236 BCE in Rome as Publius Cornelius Scipio (Publius Cornelius Scipio). Publius came from the old patrician family of Cornelius, more specifically from their…Więcej

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