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Ancient Roman Figures: Biographies & Historical Context | Historiqly

Read biographies of ancient Roman rulers, thinkers and writers. Explore their life dates, political settings, primary works and reading lists.

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Augustus Caesar

Europe · 63 BCE–14 CE

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The young heir who ended Rome's civil wars and created an empire that lasted five centuries.

Marcus Cicero

Europe · 106-43 BCE

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The voice of the Republic, who spoke truth to power until power silenced him.

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