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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.

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

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 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

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

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 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

Marcus Licinius Crassus

(114 - 53 BCE)

Marcus Licinius Crassus was killed just after the battle of Carrhae by the Parthians who, according to Roman legends, poured liquid gold into his throat. Marcus Licinius Crassus was born in 114 BCE. He was…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

Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus

(29 September 106 - 28 September 48 BCE)

Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus received his nickname from the contemporaries because of his great political and military successes and his contribution to Rome. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (“the Great”) was born on 29 September 106 BCE as…Więcej

Cicero

(3 January 106 - 7 December 43 BCE)

Marcus Tullius Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero) was born on January 3, 106 BCE in Arpinum, a mountain town located about 100 km southeast of Rome. He was one of the largest, if not the greatest…Więcej

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