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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.

Piso Pontifex

(48 BCE - 32 CE)

Bust of Pontifex Pontifex Author: Marie-Lan Nguyen | Under Creative Commons Attribution license - On the same terms 3.0. Bust of Pontifex Pontifex found in the Papyrus Villa in Herculaneum. Lucius Calpurnius Piso Pontifex was…Więcej

Marcus Aemilius Lepidus

(c. 89 - 12 BCE

Coin with the image of Marcus Emilius Lepidus. Creative Commons Attribution license - On the same terms 3.0. Marcus Aemilius Lepidus was born around 89 BCE as Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. He was an important Roman…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

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

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

Lucius Cornelius Sulla

(138 - 78 BCE)

Bust of Lucius Cornelius Sulla without a nose. Creative Commons Attribution license - On the same terms 3.0. Lucius Cornelius Sulla was born in Rome in 138 BCE as Lucius Cornelius Sulla, later earning the…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

Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus

(162 - 133 BCE)

Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus in the figure. Tiberius came from an excellent family, his father was Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus – a great commander, winner of the Celtibers and Sardes, two-time consul and two-time winner, while his…Więcej

Gaius Cassius Longinus

(3 October 85 - 3 October 42 BCE)

Denarius with the image of Cassius. Author: Carlomorino | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported Gaius Cassius Longinus was born on October 3, 85 BCE. He was a Roman commander, one of Caesar’s assassins who…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

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