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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.

Pontius Pilate

Christ and Pilate, Nikolai Ge Pontius Pilate (Pontius Pilatus) lived in the 1st century CE. His name literally means “Pilate of Pontus”. So Pontius may have come from Pontus, an ancient land in Northeast Asia…Więcej

Publius Quintilius Varus

(c. 46 BCE - September 9 CE)

Defeated Varus. Sculpture in Haltern am See, Germany. Author: Stefan Flöper | Na licencji Creative Commons Uznanie autorstwa - Na tych samych warunkach 3.0. Publius Quinctilius Varus was born around 46 BCE in Cremona. He…Więcej

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

Quintus Labienus

(1st century BCE)

Quintus Labienus on the coin from 40 BCE Quintus Labienus was a Roman commander at the end of the Roman republic who allied with the Parthians. He was the son of Titus Labienus – the…Więcej

Publius Ventidius Bassus

(1st century BCE)

Publius Ventidius Bassus Publius Ventidius Bassus was a Roman general and one of the charges of Julius Caesar. He won crucial victories against the Parthians which resulted in the death of key Parthian commanders. These…Więcej

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

(63 - 12 BCE)

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was born in 63 BCE. He was an extraordinary politician and military commander. He was a son-in-law, lieutenant and a close friend of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus. He was…Więcej

Gaius Cilnius Maecenas

(c. 70 - 8 BCE)

Gaius Cilnius Maecenas Gaius Cilnius Maecenas was born around 70 BCE. The exact date of birth is unknown, but it is definitely between 73 and 63 BCE. Roman politicians counsellor and friend Octavian Augustus, poet…Więcej

Mark Antony

(14 January 83 - 1 August 30 BCE)

Mark Antony passed into history as a womanizer. His love conquests were often the subject of conversations not only among the elites but also among the whole of Roman society. Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) was…Więcej

Marcus Junius Brutus

(85 or 78 - 23 October 42 BCE)

Marcus Junius Brutus according to some Roman historians was supposed to be the fruit of an informal relationship between Caesar and Servilla.[/Photo frame] Marcus Iunius Brutus was born in 85 or 78 BCE. He was…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

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