Coruncanii

Coruncanii

Coruncanius (fem. Coruncania) was the nomen of the gens Corancanii, who apparently originated in Tusculum.

Tacitus refers to the family as being from Camerium, which is presumably a reference to Cameria, one of the cities conquered by Tarquinius Priscus for Rome.

Notable Coruncanii from the Republic

References

  • Tacitus, Annals XI.23

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