Quintus Claudius Quadrigarius facts for kids
Quintus Claudius Quadrigarius was an ancient Roman historian. We don't know much about his life, but he likely lived around the 1st century BC. He wrote important books about the history of Rome.
What He Wrote
Quadrigarius wrote a long history of Rome, which was at least 23 books long. His story began with the time when the Gauls, a group of people from Europe, captured Rome around 390 BC. By the fifth book, he had reached the famous Battle of Cannae. His history ended around 80 BC, during the time of a powerful Roman leader named Sulla.
Today, only parts of his work still exist. A scholar named Hermann Peter gathered these pieces. The longest surviving part is found in the writings of Aulus Gellius. This part describes a one-on-one fight between a Roman hero, Titus Manlius Torquatus, and a Gaul.
Why His Work Was Important
Quadrigarius's writings were considered very important, especially for the history of his own time. A famous Roman historian named Livy used Quadrigarius's work as a main source for his own huge book, History of Rome. Livy started using Quadrigarius's information from the sixth book of his history onwards.
Other writers, like Aulus Gellius, also mentioned Quadrigarius. It's also thought that he might be the "Clodius" mentioned by Plutarch in his book about the Roman king Numa.
People had different opinions about his writing style. Some thought his lively way of writing helped his work survive in the pieces we have today. Others, like Marcus Cornelius Fronto, believed his language was clear and simple, like everyday speech. They liked that it was straightforward and didn't use old-fashioned words.
See Also
- Lucius Coelius Antipater
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