Famous Ancient Roman - Ancient Roman Celebrities - page 2
Ancient Roman Empire, located along the Mediterranean Sea, was one of the largest empires in the ancient world. A region where art and culture thrived, Ancient Rome was home to numerous scholars, philosophers, warriors, artists and painters of repute. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was not just a brave warrior, but also one of the most important Stoic philosophers of his era. His personal writings compiled as ‘Meditations’ is considered to be a seminal work of stoic philosophy. Gaius Julius Caesar is another well-known political figure who was instrumental in shaping the history of Ancient Rome. He played a vital role in bringing about the decline of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Ancient Romans were pioneers in several fields, including medicine. Agathinus, an eminent physician was the founder of a new medical sect, to which he gave the name of Episynthetici, while Antonius Musa became famous for curing Emperor Augustus’ serious malady. Also famous as the land of intellectuals, Ancient Rome produced philosophers such as Amelius Gentilianus, Fabianus Papirius, and Gaius Musonius Rufus. This section provides you information about the life and works of famous Ancient Romans.
Find out more about the greatest Ancient Romans, including Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Caligula and Marcus Aurelius.
The Most Famous Ancient Roman | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Vitruvius | 80 BC | Ancient Roman | Vitruvius was a Roman architect, author, and military engineer during the 1st century BC |
Flavius Odoacer | 435 | Ancient Roman | Flavius Odoacer was a soldier who went on to become the King of Italy |
Augustus | Ancient Roman | Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor | |
Horace | Ancient Roman | Horace was an ancient Roman poet who was one of the leading poets of Augustan Age | |
Julius Caesar | Ancient Roman | Julius Caesar, one of Ancient Rome's most famous individuals, was a statesman who changed the face of Rome | |
Commodus | August 31, 161 | Ancient Roman | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) was a Roman emperor during the early years of the first millennium |
Marcus Licinius Crassus | 115 BC | Ancient Roman | Marcus Licinius Crassus was a renowned Roman general and politician |
Jesus Christ | Ancient Roman | Jesus Christ was the founder of Christianity, declared to be the Son of God in New Testament | |
Plotinus | 204 | Ancient Roman | Plotinus was one of the most important philosophers of the ancient world |
Lucius Annaeus Seneca | 4 BC | Ancient Roman | Lucius Annaeus Seneca, commonly known as Seneca, was a Roman philosopher and statesman |
Plotinus
Plotinus was one of the most important philosophers of the ancient world
Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea and presided over the trial of Jesus
Tiberius
Tiberius was a Roman emperor who ruled for 23 years and was also an accomplished military leader
Trajan
Trajan was a Roman ruler who was known for his exceptional military abilities and his philanthropic work
Commodus
Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) was a Roman emperor during the early years of the first millennium
Gaius Marius
Gaius Marius was a Roman general, politician, and military reformer
Flavius Odoacer
Flavius Odoacer was a soldier who went on to become the King of Italy
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Marcus Licinius Crassus was a renowned Roman general and politician
Agrippina the Younger
Agrippina the Younger, also known as Agrippina Minor, was a Roman empress