Flavius Constantius(died AD 421) Constantius III was a Roman citizen born at Naissus at an unknown date.As the ‘Master of Soldiers’ to Honorius he effectively became ruler of the western empire in AD 411. His rise to power came at a time of desperate weakness by the western empire. Alaric had just sacked Rome in …
Pompey the Great, a name that resonates through the annals of Roman history, was a military and political leader whose actions profoundly influenced the final years of the Roman Republic. His life, filled with ambitious achievements and a tumultuous end, marked the culmination of an era and the beginning of another. Early Life and Early …
Marcus Licinius Crassus is a name that stands out in Roman history. As Rome’s richest man, his life story revolved around wealth, power, and, ultimately, a tragic death. His journey began in the early life stages of the Roman Republic and led to his becoming a central figure in Roman politics alongside Julius Caesar and …
Lucius Cornelius Sulla, commonly known as Sulla, was a prominent Roman general and statesman who lived from 138 BC to 78 BC. He played a significant role in the turbulent politics of the late Roman Republic, rising to power during a period of civil unrest and military conflicts. Early Life of Lucius Cornelius Sulla Born …
Gaius Gracchus(159-121 BC) After the violent death of Tiberius Gracchus, the Gracchus family wasn’t finished yet. Gaius Gracchus, a flamboyant and powerful public speaker, was to be a far more formidable political force than his brother. The legacy of Tiberius Gracchus, the agrarian law, was being applied in a manner which created a fresh grievance …
Tiberius, as well as his brother, Gaius Gracchus, notable figures in Roman history, became renowned for their vigorous efforts to support the lower classes of Rome. Their actions and policies marked a significant shift towards advocating for the rights and welfare of the common people. Tiberius Gracchus – A Pleb Tiberius Gracchus was not …