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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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