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There were a number of important people in ancient Rome. Some of them include Sulla, Gaius Marius, Tiberius Gracchus, Cicero, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Claudius, Vespasian, Hadrian, Trajan, Septimius Severus, Aurelian, Diocletian, Constantine the great, Theodosius, Justinian, St Augustine, St Ambrose, Virgil, Horace, Ovid, Livy, Tacitus, etc.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoBased on the mass media and what has been taught in higher levels of educational institutions, both in secondary schools ( high schools) and at the college level, many ancient Romans' names have become familiar to many people. The playwright Shakespeare and his play titled Julius Caesar, brought ancient Roman figures to the zone of at least familiarity to millions of people. Even the name of Spartacus was the title of a play in the USA in the early 1800's.
The historian and philosophers of the past right on to the present learned about such philosophies as Roman stoicism.
The relative importance of the well known ancient Romans have been gauged by so many historians.
This all makes the answer to the question of " Who are some important people in ancient Rome"? an easy one. Yes assigning "importance" can be debated. However, it's probably clearer as to who are the most famous ones. In most cases the two categories overlap each other.
Before I give provide my own list, let me point out why ancient Rome remains with us, without much deep thinking.
What I mean by this are day to day mundane facts that keep ancient Rome alive:
A. the city of Rome still exists and so many of the ruins are there as tourist attractions; along with them are the names are almost household names.
A1. Who built the Colosseum?
A2. Who finished the dome on the Parthenon?
Or,
Television shows and movies about: Caesar, Spartacus, Nero, I, Claudius as examples.
The months of the year such as August, July, January....
With all that said, here are some important people that ancient Rome produced:
1. Julius Caesar 2. Augustus 3. Cato 4. Cicero 5. Nero 6. Constantine 7. Marc Antony 8. Marcus Aurelius 9. Pompey 10. Brutus
Those are my top 10.
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∙ 10y agoThe patricians were the aristocracy and the upper layer of society. The equestrian were the second highest rank. They were a order of bankers, money lenders, merchants and investors in shipping and mining. During the period of rule by emperors (27 BC-476 AD) which followed the Roman Republic (509-27 BC) the most important men were the emperors.
If you want names of some famous Romans: Cato the Elder, Cicero, Cato the Younger, Caesar, Augustus, Virgil, Horace, Ovid, Pliny the Elder, Claudius, Nero, Seneca, Hadrian, Trajan, Septimius Severus, Aurelian, Diocletian, Constantine, Theodosius, St Augustine and St Ambrose. The most famous Greeks in the Roman Empire are Plutarch Strabo and Ptolemy. The Most famous Jews are Josephus. Jesus and St Peter.
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∙ 12y agoemperors such as Julius Caesar and Augustus
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Vatican CityMarius - The great Man of the Army
Gaius Marius was the man who organized the army into the most effective fighting machine on earth. At times it appeared nothing could withstand the mighty legions of Rome. It was Marius who changed the way the army organized itself. Men from the provinces could now sign up to serve in the Roman army, and in time become Roman citizens themselves. So too was it Marius who granted land to the veterans of the legions in reward for their services.
He also won some famous battles with his new army, most famous of all the Aquae Sextiae and Campi Raudii, where his victories saved Italy and Rome from an invasion of barbarians from the north.Caesar - General, Politician, Statesman
Julius Caesar is no doubt the most famous Roman of them all ! He conquered Gaul in a brilliant campaign which is still used in studies for training generals today. His victories in Gaul brought into the empire what should later become one of the most important new territories to the empire. The conquest of Gaul also brought the border of the empire to the river Rhine, where it should remain for centuries to come. He also led expeditions into Germany and Britain, which were at that time completely unknown to Romans. But his political enemies never stopped plotting against him and tried to take away his power. Caesar famously crossed the river Rubicon (which was the border between the province he ruled and the Italian territories of the Roman empire) and took power over Rome as a dictator. When away in Egypt he fell in love with the legendary Egyptian queen Cleopatra. Julius Caesar also reformed the calendar. With only minor changes his is the calendar we use today. One month, July, is named in his honour.Julius Caesar
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RomeAugustus - The first Emperor
Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. His real name was Octavian but he was given the name 'Augustus' by the senate as an honour for his great achievements. He avenged the death of Caesar together with Mark Antony, before falling out with him. He defeated Mark Antony together with the famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra and thereafter, together with the senate of Rome, created a new constitution for the great empire. Augustus stood at the head of this empire as the emperor. He used his ruled wisely and built roads, aqueducts and buildings. Not only was Augustus the first, but he was most certainly one of the best emperors Rome ever had.Nero - The Madman of Rome
Nero is the most notorious Roman of all times. It is most likely that Nero was insane. He came to power because his mother murdered his step-father emperor Claudius. During his rule much of Rome burnt down in the Great Fire of Rome. Helpless to stop the fire, he is supposed to have sung as he watched Rome burn. After this he built himself a magnificent palace on some of the land cleared by the fire. To quell rumours that he had started the fire himself, he blamed the Christians for it and then had many captured and thrown to the lions in the circus.Nero
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RomeTrajan - The kind-hearted Soldier
Trajan is one of Rome's most outstanding emperors. Under his rule the empire reached its largest extent. He famously conquered the rich kingdom of Dacia north of the Danube. Trajan was one of the greatest soldiers among the emperors. But unlike many of the later warrior-like rulers, he was also known for his wisdom and dignity, and his humility when dealing with the senate. Alike Augustus, Trajan's reign was a glittering one, during which many public works, roads and harbours were built. He also set up an imperial fund which should look after the poor, especially the children.Constantine the Great - Unifier of the divided Empire
Constantine the great was the first Christian emperor of the Roman empire. He defeated all the other would-be emperors and re-united the empire, which had been divided between many rulers. He also decided to move the capital of the empire from Rome to a town called Byzantium, which he renamed after himself - Constantinopolis (Greek for: the city of Constantine). He also called together many bishops for the Council of Nicaea at which the exact nature of the Christian religion was defined. It is known today as the 'Nicene Creed'. For his many achievements he is known as 'Constantine the Great' and in the Christian church he is known as 'Saint Constantine'.Constantine
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RomeJustinian - The last 'Great' Emperor
Under the rule of Justinian, the eastern empire (the west had since fallen to the barbarians) enjoyed a last flowering. His great generals Belisarius and Narses reconquered many parts of the empire, including the city of Rome itself. So too is Justinian known to have collected the many Roman laws and created a unified code of laws, the so-called 'Justinian Code'. This code formed the basis of all systems of law in the western world. He also built many great buildings in his capital, the city of Constantinople. His most outstanding building is the great church Santa Sophia, which today is the famous mosque 'Aya Sophia' in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
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∙ 7y agoDuring the period of the Roman monarchy the king was the most important figure. During the period of the Roman republic the consuls were the most important figures. They were the two annually elected heads of the republic. During the period of rule by emperors the emperors were the most important figures. The senators were important during the monarchy, the republic and the early part of the period of rule by emperors. In the later part of the imperial period they lost their importance. Other important figures were the equites (cavalrymen) and the pontifex maximus, the high priest.
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∙ 13y agoThe famous people were Patricians. Do you mean what kind of people or do you want examples of famous people?
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What important part of the roman empire was the roman army in?
The Roman army was in all parts of the empire. It was due in large part to the army that Rome established the greatest western empire of its time. To Rome, all parts of the empire were important.
Why was the empire important to Rome?
The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.
What was so important to the ancient byzantines?
The Byzantines were a medieval people, not an ancient one. Byzantine Empire is a term which has been coined by historians to indicate the eastern part of the Roman Empire after the fall of the western part. The eastern part of the Roman Empire continued to exist for nearly 1,000 years after the fall of the western part of the Roman Empire. The people in question did not use this term. They called their empire Roman Empire or Romania (this referred to this empire and not the country which was later called Romania). The conventional dates for the Byzantine Empire are 476 to 1453. Your question is very broad. I guess that the two most important things for the Byzantines were their religion (Orthodox Christianity) and their emperor.
What is the most important branch in the roman empire?
dominance
What partly caused the decline of the roman empire?
The Roman empire became too big and the people outside of the Roman empire started to attack. From then on out, the empire just continued to collapse.
What important part of the roman empire was the roman army in?
The Roman army was in all parts of the empire. It was due in large part to the army that Rome established the greatest western empire of its time. To Rome, all parts of the empire were important.
What was Charlemagne empire called?
Charlemagne's empire was called the Empire of the Roman People. This was rather inconvenient, because the East Roman Empire was still operating and WA also called the Empire of the Roman People. So today, historians call Charlemagne's empire the Carolingian Empire and the East Roman Empire of the Middle Ages is called the Byzantine Empire.
Were the Byzantines Romans or Greeks?
The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.
Did roman people fish?
What food did people of the roman empire eat
Where did the roman empire gets its name from?
The Roman empire gets its name from the Romans, the people of Rome, who created this empire
Why is the person Octavaian important?
he is important because he is the ruler of the roman empire.
Who was the roman republic ruled by?
The Roman empire was ruled by Roman law.The Roman empire was ruled by Roman law.The Roman empire was ruled by Roman law.The Roman empire was ruled by Roman law.The Roman empire was ruled by Roman law.The Roman empire was ruled by Roman law.The Roman empire was ruled by Roman law.The Roman empire was ruled by Roman law.The Roman empire was ruled by Roman law.
What was Justinian's most important contribution to the roman empire?
The Codification of Roman Law
Why is the roman enpire so important?
The Roman empire is so important because not only was it the longest lasting in the ancient world, but it is the root of our western culture.The Roman empire is so important because not only was it the longest lasting in the ancient world, but it is the root of our western culture.The Roman empire is so important because not only was it the longest lasting in the ancient world, but it is the root of our western culture.The Roman empire is so important because not only was it the longest lasting in the ancient world, but it is the root of our western culture.The Roman empire is so important because not only was it the longest lasting in the ancient world, but it is the root of our western culture.The Roman empire is so important because not only was it the longest lasting in the ancient world, but it is the root of our western culture.The Roman empire is so important because not only was it the longest lasting in the ancient world, but it is the root of our western culture.The Roman empire is so important because not only was it the longest lasting in the ancient world, but it is the root of our western culture.The Roman empire is so important because not only was it the longest lasting in the ancient world, but it is the root of our western culture.
Why was the empire important to Rome?
The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.The Roman empire was important because of its size, its culture, its achievements and its longevity. It was also the root of our western culture.
Why is Roman language a legacie?
it is really important to the empire
What is the most important branch in the roman empire?
dominance
