Cicero
Biographical information, and texts in Latin and English of the Roman orator and philosopher Cicero.
Cicero - Basic Facts About Marcus Tullius Cicero
Cicero rose remarkably to the top of the Roman political hierarchy, fell precipitously, went into exile because of his hostile relations with Clodius Pulcher, made a permanent name for himself in Latin literature, and had relations with contemporaries like his confidente Atticus, and all the big names, Caesar, Pompey, Mark Antony and Octavian (Augustus).
Cicero rose remarkably to the top of the Roman political hierarchy, fell precipitously, went into exile because of his hostile relations with Clodius Pulcher, made a permanent name for himself in Latin literature, and had relations with contemporaries like his confidente Atticus, and all the big names, Caesar, Pompey, Mark Antony and Octavian (Augustus).
Quotations by Marcus Tullius Cicero
Quotations by Marcus Tullius Cicero.
Quotations by Marcus Tullius Cicero.
Roman Life in the Days of Cicero, by Alfred J. Church
An etext of a look at Rome in the time of Cicero.
An etext of a look at Rome in the time of Cicero.
Why Did Cicero Have to Die?
Cicero had to die despite the support of Octavian [Augustus] because the other members of the triumvirate considered him a threat to the post-Caesarean Roman Republic.
Cicero had to die despite the support of Octavian [Augustus] because the other members of the triumvirate considered him a threat to the post-Caesarean Roman Republic.
Philosophers Timeline
Major Greek and Roman philosophers in chronological order.
Major Greek and Roman philosophers in chronological order.
Pater Patriae
Pater patriae was an honorary title awarded Cicero.
Pater patriae was an honorary title awarded Cicero.
Cicero Chronology
Timeline of Cicero's writing and major events in his life.
Timeline of Cicero's writing and major events in his life.
Proscription
Proscription was developed by Sulla as a way to dispose of the property of those who were condemned.
Proscription was developed by Sulla as a way to dispose of the property of those who were condemned.
Cicero's Life: a Chronology
From his birth in 106 B.C. to his death/execution 66 years later.
From his birth in 106 B.C. to his death/execution 66 years later.
Tullia
Timeline of Tullia, daughter of Cicero, from David Meadows. Site includes other references.
Timeline of Tullia, daughter of Cicero, from David Meadows. Site includes other references.
Cicero Homepage
A look at his texts, chronology, bibliography, images, and biography.
A look at his texts, chronology, bibliography, images, and biography.
Cicero and Dante
"Several works by Cicero have been a model for Dante while writing his poetical and philosophical works...."
"Several works by Cicero have been a model for Dante while writing his poetical and philosophical works...."