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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.

Flavius Aetius

(c. 390 - 21 or 22 September 454 CE)

Flavius Aetius Flavius Aetius was born around 390 CE in Dorostotum on the Danube in Moesia (now Silistra, Bulgaria). He was one of the last great Roman chiefs, also called “the last of the Romans”.…Więcej

Flavius Stilicho

(c. 360 - 22 August 408 CE)

Flavius Stilicho, on the right, with his wife Serena and son Eucherius. Na licencji Creative Commons Uznanie autorstwa - Na tych samych warunkach 3.0. Flavius Stilicho was born around 360 CE His father was a…Więcej

Gaius Fulvius Plautianus

(c. 150-205 CE)

Plautianus Author: Giovanni Dall'Orto Gaius Fulvius Plautianus (Gaius Fulvius Plautianus) was the prefect of praetorians during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus and one of the most powerful officials in the history of ancient Rome.…Więcej

Ceionius Commodus

(13 January 101 - 13 January 138 CE)

Lucius Ceionius Commodus was in very poor health. Author: Jastrow | Under the Creative Commons Attribution license - On the same terms 3.0. Ceionius Commodus was born Lucius Ceionius Commodus on January 13, 101 CE.…Więcej

Gnaeus Julius Agricola

(13 June 40 - 23 August 93 CE)

Statue of Julius Agricola in Bath (England). Tacitus, as a son-in-law, speaks in a positive way about Agricola, whom he considers a great man. Tacitus was the husband of Agricola’s only daughter – Julia Agricola.…Więcej

Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo

(c. 7 - 67 CE)

Gnaeus Domitius Corbulon Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo (Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo) was born around 7 CE in Peltuinum (now S. Paolo di Peltuino in Italy). He was a Roman commander, brother-in-law of Emperor Caligula and father-in-law of…Więcej

Aulus Plautius

(? - after 57 CE)

Aulus Plautius was born in an unknown year as Aulus Plautius. He was a politician and an outstanding Roman leader. He became famous as the commander of the Roman army in the conquest of Britain…Więcej

Germanicus

(24 May 15 BCE - 10 October 19 CE)

Preserved sculpture of Germanicus. Germanicus was born on May 24, 15 BCE as Caius Iulius Caesar Germanicus. He was one of the most famous Roman chiefs. He became famous for successful campaigns carried out in…Więcej

Sejanus

(20 BCE - 18 October 31 CE)

A Roman Ace representing Tiberius, minted in CE 31, in Augusta Bilbilis. On the reverse there is an inscription: Augusta Bilbilis Ti(berius) Caesare L(ucius) Aelio Seiano, celebrating the Consulate of Sejanus this year. Sejanus was…Więcej

Drusus the Elder

(14 Janaury 38 - 9 BCE)

Drusus the Elder was born under the name Decimus Nero Claudius Drusus on January 14, 38 BCE. He was the son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia. In addition, he was the father of Germanic,…Więcej

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