Birthday: January 3, 106 BC (Capricorn)
Born In: Arpino, Italy
Marcus Cicero was a Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, political theorist, consul and constitutionalist. A strong believer in the Roman Republic, he served for a short time in the army and then began his career as a lawyer. He quickly became famous for taking risky cases and winning them. He also incurred the wrath of the Roman dictator Sulla. When Cicero was quaestor for Sicily, he successfully prosecuted a case against its governor, the powerful Gaius Verres. It was during this case that he became known as the greatest orator in all of Rome. He was elected to consul, the highest position in the Roman government. During his time as consul, he blocked a threat to overthrow the Republic. He was given the title, Pater Patriae, meaning "Father of the Country", by the Senate for his brave efforts. He watched warily the rise of Julius Caesar and his ambition and following his assassination ne became an enemy of Mark Anthony in the ensuing power struggle that of Antony and eventually lost his life . His extant works include 58 orations, around 900 letters, poems, philosophical and political treatises, and books of rhetoric. He is remembered as the greatest Roman orator and the innovator of what became known as Ciceronian rhetoric, which remained the foremost rhetorical model for many centuries.
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Also Known As: Marcus Tullius Cicero
Died At Age: 63
Spouse/Ex-: Publilia Brutus, Terentia
father: Marcus Tullius Cicero
mother: Helvia
siblings: Quintus Tullius Cicero
children: Marcus, Tullia
Born Country: Italy
Philosophers Ancient Roman Men
Died on: December 7, 43 BC
place of death: Formia, Italy
Cause of Death: Assassination
Ideology: Republicans
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Cicero's major works include "On the Republic," "On the Laws," "On Duties," and "On the Orator."
Cicero was a supporter of the Roman Republic and believed in the principles of constitutional government and the rule of law.
Cicero played a key role in thwarting the Catilinarian Conspiracy, a plot to overthrow the Roman Republic led by the senator Catiline.
Cicero was known for his philosophical works that synthesized various Greek schools of thought, particularly Stoicism, into a Roman context.
Cicero initially supported Julius Caesar but later became critical of his autocratic tendencies, leading to their eventual falling out.
Cicero was known for his love of literature and was a prolific writer, producing a vast amount of works on a wide range of topics including philosophy, politics, and oratory.
He was a skilled orator and his speeches were revered for their eloquence and persuasive power, earning him a reputation as one of the greatest speakers in Roman history.
Cicero had a strong sense of duty and believed in upholding the principles of justice and integrity, often speaking out against corruption and tyranny in Roman society.
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