Gaius Memmius — may refer to: Gaius Memmius (Poet), the poet, orator, tribune of the people in 66 BC, and believed to be the dedicatee of Lucretius On the Nature of Things Gaius Memmius (Tribune), the tribune in 111 BC, who was assassinated in 99 BC by Glaucia… … Wikipedia
Catullus, Gaius Valerius — born с 84, Verona, Cisalpine Gaul died с 54 BC, Rome Roman poet. Few facts about his life are certain. Of 116 extant poems, 25 portray an intense and unhappy affair with a married woman ( Lesbia ); others reflect an affair with the youth… … Universalium
List of ancient Romans — This an alphabetical List of ancient Romans. These include citizens of ancient Rome remembered in history for some reason. Note that some persons may be listed multiple times, once for each part of the name. See also: List of Roman Emperors… … Wikipedia
Memmia (gens) — The gens Memmia was a plebeian family at Rome. The first member of the gens to achieve prominence was Gaius Memmius Gallus, praetor in 173 BC. From the period of the Jugurthine War to the age of Augustus they contributed numerous tribunes to … Wikipedia
On the Nature of Things — (Latin: De rerum natura ) is a first century BC poem by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius with the goal of explaining Epicurean philosophy to a Roman audience. The poem is divided into six books, and concentrates heavily on Epicurean… … Wikipedia
De rerum natura — On the Nature of Things redirects here. For the documentary television series, see The Nature of Things. Penguin Books Classic edition of De rerum natura, under the title The Nature of Things, translated by A. E. Stallings De rerum natura (On the … Wikipedia
Lucretius — Lucretian, adj. /looh kree sheuhs/, n. (Titus Lucretius Carus) 97? 54 B.C., Roman poet and philosopher. * * * in full Titus Lucretius Carus flourished 1st century BC Latin poet and philosopher. He is known for his long poem On the Nature of… … Universalium
Lucretius — Infobox Philosopher region = Western Philosophy era = Hellenistic philosophy color = #B0C4DE image size = 200px image caption = Lucretius (artist s impression) name = Titus Lucretius Carus birth = ca. 99 BC death = ca. 55 BC school tradition =… … Wikipedia
Marcus Terentius Varro Lucullus — Legate of the Roman Republic In office 83 BC – 83 BC Curule Aedile of the Roman Republic In office 79 BC – 79 BC … Wikipedia
99 BC — NOTOC Year 99 BC was a year of the pre Julian calendar.EventsBy placeRome*Consuls: Aulus Postumius Albinus and Marcus Antonius Orator.Births* Lucretius, Latin philosopher and poet (d. ca. 55 BC)Deaths*Gaius Servilius Glaucia, murderer of Gaius… … Wikipedia
