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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.

Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate was the Roman prefect of Judea. According to the Gospels, Pontius approved Jesus' death sentence.

Christ and Pilate, Nikolai Ge

Publius Quintilius Varus

(c. 46 BCE - September 9 CE)

Publius Quintilius Varus was a Roman politician and commander during the reign of Octavian Augustus. He commanded 3 legions destroyed in the Teutoburg Forest.

Defeated Varus

Piso Pontifex

(48 BCE - 32 CE)

Piso Pontifex was a Roman senator and commander from the time of the principate's beginning. Brother of Calpurnia Pisonia, who became the third wife of Julius Caesar.

Bust of Piso Pontifex

Quintus Labienus

(1st century BCE)

Quintus Labienus was a Roman commander at the end of the Roman Republic. He was the son of Titus Labienus - the eminent commander of Caesar during the Gallic Wars and later Pompey's supporter in the civil war.

Quintus Labienus on a coin from 40 BCE

Publius Ventidius Bassus

(1st century BCE)

Publius Ventidius Bassus was a Roman general and one of Julius Caesar's charges. He won crucial victories against the Parthians that resulted in the death of key leaders.

Publius Ventidius Bassus

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

(63 - 12 BCE)

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was an extraordinary politician and military commander. He was a son-in-law, lieutenant and a close friend of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus.

Agrippa

Gaius Cilnius Maecenas

(c. 70 - 8 BCE)

Gaius Cilnius Maecenas was a Roman politician, adviser and friend of Octavian Augustus. Patron of poets and artists. His name became the name of the protector of art and science.

Stefan Bakałowicz, At the Patron

Mark Antony

(14 January 83 - 1 August 30 BCE)

Mark Antony was an excellent Roman commander, and at the same time a brilliant politician. He was an officer of Julius Caesar and his supporter. After his death, he took part in the civil war.

Bust of Mark Antony

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.

Marcus Junius Brutus

Gaius Cassius Longinus

(3 October 85 - 3 October 42 BCE)

Gaius Cassius Longinus was a Roman commander, one of Caesar's assassins, later fought against the Second Triumvirate. One of the last defenders of the republic.

Denarius with the image of Cassius

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