- Secundus
Secundus is the
Latin word for "second ." However, it also had the meaning of "favorable" or "lucky." It functions both as aproper name and a numeral title. It can refer to:People
Romans
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Gaius Plinius Secundus (Pliny the Elder)
*Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus (Pliny the Younger)
*Pomponius Secundus , Roman general and poetGreeks
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Secundus the Silent , 2nd century philosopher who took a vow of silenceEarly Christians
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Secundus of Ptolemais , 4th century bishop
*Secundus of Non (Secundus of Trent), 6th century advisor to Lombard king Agilulfaints
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Secundus of Asti , 2nd century saint and patron saint of Asti
*Carpophorus, Exanthus, Cassius, Severinus, Secundus, and Licinius , martyrs of ComoModerns
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Johannes Secundus (1511-1536), Dutch Neo-Latin poet
*Alexander Monro (secundus) (1733–1817), Scottish physicianAstronomy
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Asellus Secundus , star (also known as Iota Boötis)
*Nodus Secundus , star (also known as Delta Draconis)
*Salusa Secundus , fictional planet appearing in Frank Herbert's "Dune" universe
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