Biographies of Romans (Women)

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Women in ancient Rome played a significant role in the familial, social, religious, and political life of the Roman Empire, yet they often remained in the shadow of official history. In this category, you’ll find articles devoted to Roman women of various ranks—from empresses and aristocrats, through priestesses and freedwomen, to everyday women. The texts explore their legal status, influence, customs, and significance in the ancient world, drawing on historical sources.

Cornelia Africana the Younger

(c. 190-100 BCE)

Cornelia rejecting Ptolemy’s crown, Laurent de La Hyre Cornelia Africana the Younger (Cornelia Africana) was born around 190 BCE. She went down in history as an exemplary Roman matron, a chaste woman living in accordance…Więcej

Tullia – daughter of Cicero

(79/8 - 45 BCE)

Tullia – the beloved daughter of an eminent Roman speaker and politician, Cicero – was born in 79 or 78 BCE. She was the first child and the only daughter of Cicero and Terentia. Her…Więcej

Cleopatra VII

(69 - 12 August 30 BCE)

Cleopatra VII was the lover of two great Roman leaders: Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Cleopatra VII was born in 69 BCE as Cleopatra VII Philopator. She was also known as Cleopatra the Great. She…Więcej

Octavia the Younger

(69 - 11 BCE)

Bust of Octavia the Younger. Author: G.dallorto Octavia the Younger (Octavia Minor) was born in 69 BCE in Nola (Italy). She was the elder sister of the future first emperor of Rome – Octavian Augustus…Więcej

Livia Drusilla

(30 January 58 BCE - 29 CE)

Livia Drusilla. She was the first empress of Rome. The most controversial of all the next. Her strength of character and the role she played at Augustus’ side caused Tacitus, Suetonius and others to perceive…Więcej

Julia the Elder (daughter of Augustus)

(39 BCE - 14 CE)

Julia the Elder Julia (Iulia) was born in 39 BCE as the only daughter of Emperor Octavian Augustus and Scribonia. The emperor divorced Scribonia on the same day that she gave birth to Julia. In…Więcej

Antonia the Younger

(31 January 36 BCE - 1 May 37 CE)

Bust of Antoni the Younger. Antonia the Younger (JuliaAntonia Minor) was born on January 31, 36 BCE. in Athens. She was the second, next to Antonia the Elder, daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia the…Więcej

Pomponia Graecina

(? - 84 CE)

Danuta Stenka as Pomponia Graecina in the film “Quo vadis” (2001). Pomponia Graecina was probably born in the first century CE, although the exact date is unknown. Her family connections are also not exactly known,…Więcej

Agrippina the Younger

(c. 16 - 59 CE)

Agrippina the Younger – Nero’s mother Agrippina the Younger, also known as Julia Agrippina, was the daughter of Germanicus – an excellent Roman commander and Agrippina the Elder – an energetic and brave woman. Agrippina…Więcej

Flavia Domitilla

(before 20 - before 69 CE)

Flavia Domitilla Photo: DK-National Aggregation Service / Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. Flavia Domitilla (before 20-before 69 CE) was the wife of Vespasian, the mother of the Flavian dynasty and its successors:…Więcej

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