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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.

Marcus Manlius Capitolinus

(? - 384 BCE)

Marcus Manlius Capitolinus was a Roman consul in 392 BCE and brother of Aulus Manlius Capitoline. He was a legendary Roman hero. During the siege of Rome in 390 BCE, Marcus Manlius, with only a…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

Cato the Elder

(234 - 149 BCE)

Cato the Elder was an ardent supporter of cultivating Roman traditions. Marcus Porcius Cato was born in 234 BCE in Tusculum in Latium. He was a speaker, politician, and Roman writer. A talented commander, administrator…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

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

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

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

Appius Claudius Caecus

(c. 340 - 273 BCE)

Appius Claudius Caecus (“The Blind”) was a Roman politician and statesman, living between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE. He belonged to a wealthy and influential family. His father was Gaius Claudius Crassus, a Roman…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

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

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