Member Information

First Name

Publilius

Last Name

Syrus

Nickname

Publilius Syrus

Bio

Publilius Syrus, was a Latin writer, best known for his sententiae. He was a Syrian who was brought as a slave to Roman Italy. By his wit and talent, Syrus won the favour of his master, who granted him manumission and educated him. He became a member of the Publilia gens.

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