Cicero

Cicero, a Roman orator and philosopher, is celebrated for his eloquence and influence on Western philosophy and law.

Marcus Tullius Cicero

Political Figure

January 5, 106 B.C.

December 07, 43 B.C.

A prominent Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher of the late Roman Republic, Cicero is renowned for his extensive writings on rhetoric, philosophy, and politics. His most famous works include “De Oratore,” “De Re Publica,” and “De Legibus.” Cicero served as a high-ranking consul and was also a Roman lawyer and writer.

Born in 106 BC, Cicero received a traditional Roman education and demonstrated exceptional oratorical skills from a young age. He began his political career as a quaestor in Sicily and rose through the ranks, achieving fame as a defense attorney. Cicero’s political career was marked by both triumphs and challenges, including his consulship, the First Catilinarian Conspiracy, exile, and later involvement in the conflicts of the late Roman Republic.

Cicero’s personal life included marriage to Terentia and two children. He was known for his love of literature and philosophy, maintaining a vast correspondence that provides valuable insights into Roman life and politics.

Remembered for his eloquence and mastery of the Latin language, Cicero’s speeches and writings have had a profound influence on Western literature and thought. The term “Ciceronian” is used to describe a refined and eloquent style of writing.