Galla Placidia
(388/392 - 450 CE)
Aelia Galla Placidia (born around 388/392 - died 450) - daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I the Great and his second wife, Flavia Galla.
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Biographies of Romans (Women)
In the history of ancient Rome, appeared many famous figures. Many of them have been remembered as cruel tyrants, eg. Caligula, Nero or Caracalla. Others, on the other hand, became famous as great reformers: Augustus, Claudius, Marcus Aurelius, Diocletian, and Constantine the Great. Also, do not forget about the Roman commanders, who often rescued the Roman state from extermination.
The great creators of Roman culture who also significantly influenced the further development of the world were also remembered. I will present people who have become famous for their great deeds.
Cornelia Africana the Younger
(c. 190-100 BCE)
Cornelia Africana the Younger went down in history as an exemplary Roman matron who lived in accordance with Roman values and as the mother of Tiberius and Gaius Gracchi.
Julia the Elder (daughter of Augustus)
(39 BCE - 14 CE)
Julia the Elder was born in 39 BCE as the only daughter of Emperor Octavian Augustus and Scribonia. She became famous for her scandalous behavior.
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 younger brother was Marcus Tullius Cicero Minor - who became a consul in 30 BCE.
Cleopatra VII
(69 - 12 August 30 BCE)
Cleopatra VII, called the Great. She was the last pharaoh ruling Egypt of Ptolemy. After her death, Egypt was ruled by the Romans.
Agrippina the Younger
(c. 16 - 59 CE)
Agrippina the Younger was the daughter of general Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder. Her son was Neron, whom she placed on the Roman throne with the help of intrigue.
