Pompeia Magna
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Pompeia Magna was the only daughter and second child born to Roman
triumvir Pompey the Great (Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus) from his third marriage, to Mucia Tertia
. Her eldest brother was Gnaeus Pompeius
and her younger brother was Sextus Pompey.
Pompeia was born and raised in Rome. In 59 BC, Pompey had married Julia Caesaris
, the daughter of Julius Caesar
, as his fourth wife. Julia before marrying Pompey was betrothed to politician Marcus Junius Brutus the Younger, who later assassinated Caesar. After Pompey and Julia had married, Pompeia was betrothed to Quintus Servilius Caepio, but in the end she didn’t marry Caepio, instead Pompeia married Faustus Cornelius Sulla, a politician who was the son of Roman dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla
from his wife Caecilia Metella
. Around 47 BC, Faustus had died in the African War against Julius Caesar. Her two sons fell into the hands of Julius Caesar, however Caesar dismissed them and pardoned them.
After 46 BC, Pompeia married for a second time to politician Lucius Cornelius Cinna, who was brother of Julius Caesar’s first wife Cornelia Cinna minor
and the maternal uncle of Caesar’s late daughter with Cornelia, Julia Caesaris
.
For a time Pompeia, had accompanied her younger brother Sextus Pompey to Sicily
. It was in Sicily, that Pompeia made various presents for the younger future Roman Emperor
Tiberius
, who fled with his parents there from Octavian
. Pompeia gave Tiberius as presents a cloak, a brooch and some gold plaques. The historian Suetonius, states that these presents were preserved and were exhibited in Baiae
, in his time. Her younger brother survived Pompeia as she died before 35 BC.
Ancient Rome
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triumvir Pompey the Great (Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus) from his third marriage, to Mucia Tertia
Mucia Tertia
Mucia Tertia was a Roman matrona who lived in the 1st century BC. She was the daughter of Quintus Mucius Scaevola, the pontifex maximus, consul in 95 BC. Her mother was a Licinia that divorced her father to marry Quintus Caecilius Metellus Nepos, in a scandal mentioned by several sources...
. Her eldest brother was Gnaeus Pompeius
Gnaeus Pompeius
Gnaeus Pompeius should not be confused with his father, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, known as "Pompey the Great."Gnaeus Pompeius , also known as Pompey the Younger , was a Roman politician and general from the late Republic .Gnaeus Pompeius was the elder son of Pompey the Great Gnaeus Pompeius should...
and her younger brother was Sextus Pompey.
Pompeia was born and raised in Rome. In 59 BC, Pompey had married Julia Caesaris
Julia (daughter of Julius Caesar)
Julia Caesaris , 83 or 82 BC-54 BC, was the daughter of Gaius Julius Caesar the Roman dictator, by his first wife, Cornelia Cinna, and his only child in marriage. Julia became the fourth wife of Pompey the Great and was renowned for her beauty and virtue.-Life:Julia was born around 83 BC–82 BC...
, the daughter of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman and a distinguished writer of Latin prose. He played a critical role in the gradual transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire....
, as his fourth wife. Julia before marrying Pompey was betrothed to politician Marcus Junius Brutus the Younger, who later assassinated Caesar. After Pompey and Julia had married, Pompeia was betrothed to Quintus Servilius Caepio, but in the end she didn’t marry Caepio, instead Pompeia married Faustus Cornelius Sulla, a politician who was the son of Roman dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix , known commonly as Sulla, was a Roman general and statesman. He had the rare distinction of holding the office of consul twice, as well as that of dictator...
from his wife Caecilia Metella
Caecilia Metella
Caecilia Metella was the name of all women in the Caecilius Metellus family, since feminine names were taken from the father's gens and cognomen declined in the female form.The name may refer to the following people:* Caecilia Metella Dalmatica...
. Around 47 BC, Faustus had died in the African War against Julius Caesar. Her two sons fell into the hands of Julius Caesar, however Caesar dismissed them and pardoned them.
After 46 BC, Pompeia married for a second time to politician Lucius Cornelius Cinna, who was brother of Julius Caesar’s first wife Cornelia Cinna minor
Cornelia Cinna minor
Cornelia Cinnilla , daughter of Lucius Cornelius Cinna , and a sister to suffect consul Lucius Cornelius Cinna, was married to Gaius Julius Caesar, who would become one of Rome's greatest conquerors and its dictator...
and the maternal uncle of Caesar’s late daughter with Cornelia, Julia Caesaris
Julia (daughter of Julius Caesar)
Julia Caesaris , 83 or 82 BC-54 BC, was the daughter of Gaius Julius Caesar the Roman dictator, by his first wife, Cornelia Cinna, and his only child in marriage. Julia became the fourth wife of Pompey the Great and was renowned for her beauty and virtue.-Life:Julia was born around 83 BC–82 BC...
.
For a time Pompeia, had accompanied her younger brother Sextus Pompey to Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
. It was in Sicily, that Pompeia made various presents for the younger future Roman Emperor
Roman Emperor
The Roman emperor was the ruler of the Roman State during the imperial period . The Romans had no single term for the office although at any given time, a given title was associated with the emperor...
Tiberius
Tiberius
Tiberius , was Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD. Tiberius was by birth a Claudian, son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla. His mother divorced Nero and married Augustus in 39 BC, making him a step-son of Octavian...
, who fled with his parents there from Octavian
Augustus
Augustus ;23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14) is considered the first emperor of the Roman Empire, which he ruled alone from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD.The dates of his rule are contemporary dates; Augustus lived under two calendars, the Roman Republican until 45 BC, and the Julian...
. Pompeia gave Tiberius as presents a cloak, a brooch and some gold plaques. The historian Suetonius, states that these presents were preserved and were exhibited in Baiae
Baiae
Baiae , a frazione of the comune of Bacoli) in the Campania region of Italy was a Roman seaside resort on the Bay of Naples. It was said to have been named after Baius, who was supposedly buried there. Baiae was for several hundred years a fashionable resort, especially towards the end of the Roman...
, in his time. Her younger brother survived Pompeia as she died before 35 BC.
Pompeia’s Marriages and Children
- First marriage to Faustus Cornelius Sulla, a politician who was the son of Roman dictator Lucius Cornelius SullaLucius Cornelius SullaLucius Cornelius Sulla Felix , known commonly as Sulla, was a Roman general and statesman. He had the rare distinction of holding the office of consul twice, as well as that of dictator...
from his wife Caecilia MetellaCaecilia MetellaCaecilia Metella was the name of all women in the Caecilius Metellus family, since feminine names were taken from the father's gens and cognomen declined in the female form.The name may refer to the following people:* Caecilia Metella Dalmatica...
. Child:- Faustus Cornelius Sulla (suffect consul)
- Second marriage to politician Lucius Cornelius Cinna, which was the former brother-in-law of Julius Caesar. Pompeia’s children with Cinna were:
- Gnaeus Cornelius Cinna MagnusGnaeus Cornelius Cinna MagnusGnaeus Cornelius Cinna Magnus was the son of suffect consul Lucius Cornelius Cinna and Pompeia Magna. His sister was Cornelia Pompeia Magna....
- Cornelia Pompeia Magna who married Lucius Scribonius Libo consul of 16Lucius Scribonius LiboSeveral men of plebeian status were named Lucius Scribonius Libo during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire; they were members of the gens Scribonia.-L. Scribonius Libo :...
- Gnaeus Cornelius Cinna Magnus
Sources
- SuetoniusSuetoniusGaius Suetonius Tranquillus, commonly known as Suetonius , was a Roman historian belonging to the equestrian order in the early Imperial era....
- The Lives of the Twelve Caesars - TiberiusTiberiusTiberius , was Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD. Tiberius was by birth a Claudian, son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla. His mother divorced Nero and married Augustus in 39 BC, making him a step-son of Octavian... - Microsoft Encarta Encyclopaedia 2002
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