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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.

Gnaeus Julius Agricola

(13 June 40 - 23 August 93 CE)

Statue of Julius Agricola in Bath (England). Tacitus, as a son-in-law, speaks in a positive way about Agricola, whom he considers a great man. Tacitus was the husband of Agricola’s only daughter – Julia Agricola.…Więcej

Germanicus

(24 May 15 BCE - 10 October 19 CE)

Preserved sculpture of Germanicus. Germanicus was born on May 24, 15 BCE as Caius Iulius Caesar Germanicus. He was one of the most famous Roman chiefs. He became famous for successful campaigns carried out in…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

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

Flavius Stilicho

(c. 360 - 22 August 408 CE)

Flavius Stilicho, on the right, with his wife Serena and son Eucherius. Na licencji Creative Commons Uznanie autorstwa - Na tych samych warunkach 3.0. Flavius Stilicho was born around 360 CE His father was a…Więcej

Cato the Younger

(95 - 46 BCE)

Marcus Porcius Cato Marcus Porcius Cato was born as Marcus Porcius Cato Uticensis in November 95 BCE in Rome. He was called the Cato Minor (“the Younger”) or Cato Uticensis, to distinguish him from Cato…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

Aulus Postumius Tubertus

(5th century BCE)

Aulus Postumius Tubertus was a Roman commander in the war with Aequi and Volsci in the 5th century BCE. He was magistrem equitum under dictator Mamercus Emilius Mamercinus in 433 BCE. Postumius was the son-in-law…Więcej

Gaius Julius Caesar

(12 July 100 - 15 March 44 BCE)

A marble bust of Caesar (c. 49-45 BCE), found in Rhone, near Arles, in France. It is one of the three surviving busts of the dictator that were made during his lifetime. This bust is…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

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