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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.

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

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. He was magistrem equitum under dictator Mamercus Emilius Mamercinus in 433 BCE. Postumius was the son-in-law…Więcej

Spurius Cassius Vecellinus

(? - 485 BCE)

Spurius Cassius Wecellinus is the first person of the oldest period of the Roman Republic, the existence of which is certified in sources. He took the office of consul three times: in 502, 493 and…Więcej

Marcus Furius Camillus

(c. 446 – 364 BCE)

Marcus Furius Camillus Marcus Furius Camillus was born around 446 BCE. He was a Roman general, a six-time military tribune. His successes on the battlefield saw him nicknamed “the second founder of Rome” – after…Więcej

Marcus Manlius Capitolinus

(? - 384 BCE)

Marcus Manlius Capitolinus was a Roman consul in 392 BCE and brother of Aulus Manlius Capitoline. He was a legendary Roman hero. During the siege of Rome in 390 BCE, Marcus Manlius, with only a…Więcej

Appius Claudius Caecus

(c. 340 - 273 BCE)

Appius Claudius Caecus (“The Blind”) was a Roman politician and statesman, living between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE. He belonged to a wealthy and influential family. His father was Gaius Claudius Crassus, a Roman…Więcej

Fabius Maximus Cunctator

(c. 280 - 203 BCE)

Fabius Maximus Cunctator Quintus Fabius Maximus was born around 280 BCE in Rome as Quintus Fabius Maximus. He was a Roman politician and leader; five times the consul (233, 228, 215, 214 and 209 BCE)…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

Cato the Elder

(234 - 149 BCE)

Cato the Elder was an ardent supporter of cultivating Roman traditions. Marcus Porcius Cato was born in 234 BCE in Tusculum in Latium. He was a speaker, politician, and Roman writer. A talented commander, administrator…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

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