Notable Romans

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Semi mythical soldier farmer, elevated to dictator later relinquished absolute power to tend his farm. City in Ohio named after him.

Prodigal talent, elected consul at 31. Defeated Hannibal and the Carthaginians at the battle of Zama.

Populist brothers that sought to redress wealth and land inequality, both killed for their troubles.

Allegedly broke into the sacred (and all female) Bona Dia festival whilst disguised as woman with the intention of carrying on an affair with Julius Caesars wife.

Perhaps the greatest orator of his day. Defender of the old order despite his novus homo status. His cognomen is a derivative of 'chick pea'.

Poet of the late republic, his work often contained personal attacks on contemporaries and graphic descriptions of his various affairs.

Wrote 'the Aeneid' epic poem about the mythical founding of Rome. Friend and contemporary of Augustus.

Stoic philosopher and statesman, exiled to Corsica by Claudius.

Naturalist, compiled much of his knowledge into the 'naturalis historia' which became a blueprint for future encyclopedias. Died whilst undertaking a rescue mission during the eruption of mount Vesuvius.

Wrote an 80 volume history of Rome the 'Historia Romana', much of which survives to this day.