Fabius Rusticus

1st century Roman historian

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Born: 1st century
Died: unknown
Birthplace: Hispania
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: historian
, writer
Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin

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Fabius Rusticus was a Roman historian who was quoted on several occasions by Tacitus. Tacitus couples his name with that of Livy and describes him as "the most graphic among ancient and modern historians." Tacitus also said that he embellished matters with his eloquence. Fabius Rusticus is described by Tacitus as a close friend of Seneca who was inclined to praise him in his work.

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Sex or gender: male
Time period: Roman Empire
Nomen gentilicium: Fabius
Gens: Fabia gens
Praenomen: unknown
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide

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