Roscius
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Roscius:
- Sextus RosciusSextus RosciusSextus Roscius , tried in Rome for patricide in 80 BC, was defended successfully by the young Cicero in his first major litigation...
, a Roman accused of parricide who was successfully defended by Cicero - Marcus Roscius CoeliusMarcus Roscius CoeliusMarcus Roscius Coelius was a Roman military officer of the 1st century.He was the legate of the Legio XX Valeria Victrix, stationed in Britain in 68. He was on bad terms with the provincial governor, Marcus Trebellius Maximus, and took the opportunity during the turmoil of the year of four...
, Roman military officer - Quintus Roscius GallusQuintus Roscius Gallus-Life:Endowed with a handsome face and manly figure, he studied the delivery and gestures of the most distinguished advocates in the Forum, especially Q Hortensius, and won universal praise for his grace and elegance on the stage. He especially excelled in comedy. Cicero took lessons from him...
, a Roman actor who achieved great fame and fortune - Lucius RosciusLucius RosciusLucius Roscius was a Roman envoy to Fidenae. He was murdered on the orders of the Veientine Lars Tolumnius.-References:*Livy 4.16...
, a murdered Roman envoy