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Cornelia - Mother of the Gracchi
Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi, was held up as an example of feminine Roman virtue.
Cornelia
An image of Cornelia showing one of the Roman virtues she was known for.
Private Life
Quintilian holds up Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi, as an example of a parent able to help her sons obtain eloquence.
Quintilian - The Ideal Education
From Ancient History Sourcebook, a passage from Quintilian on the ideal education which cites Cornelia's instruction of her sons and mentions its effect on their eloquence.