During the time that Rome was a major power, (753BC-476AD) there were some pretty great Roman citizens. Today, we'll be going over (in no particular order) 5 of the best. To qualify for this list, you had to have been an actual citizen of Rome (Sorry Aeneas).
Brutus- No, not the Brutus you are thinking of, the assassin of Caesar. This Brutus was responsible for the change of the monarchy to the republic. When the people of Rome had enough of Tarquinius Superbus, the tyrannical and last king of Rome, Brutus started a revolt. He drove out Tarquinius Superbus and ushered in the Republic, a new, much more fair method of governing.
Horatius- You might have heard of Horatius at the bridge. This is that Horatius. Rome was under attack by Lars Porsena, the infamous Etruscan general who led the assault on Rome during which the Roman army retreated and all took shelter in the city of Rome. Horatius was determined to stop the Etruscans from sacking Rome, even if it cost him his life. He defended the bridge into Rome long enough for the Romans to destroy it, leading to a peace treaty with the Etruscans instead of the destruction.
Cicero- Cicero was a Roman consul during the Catilinarian Conspiracy. During this, Catiline, a failed Roman politician, was bitter about not winning the consulship. He convinced other failed politicians to join him in overthrowing the republic. Cicero found out about this conspiracy and forced Catiline to flee Rome. Catiline was later killed in battle. Cicero stopped a revolution and kept the republic alive.
Scipio Africanus- Scipio Africanus was the Roman general who fought Hannibal during the 2nd Punic War. Scipio had a much smaller army than Hannibal, who also had 80 war elephants. Scipio, through brilliant battlefield manipulation and strategy, was able to prove victorious over Hannibal and defeat his army. He was given the agnomen Africanus because of his victory against Carthage. He is one of the best generals of all time.
Cincinnatus- Cincinnatus is a traditional Roman hero. While the Romans were fighting the Aequi, the Roman army got trapped. Cincinnatus was appointed dictator for 6 months so that they could defeat the Aequi. Cincinnatus defeated the enemy easily. After he had won the war for Rome, he gave up his remaining time as dictator after only 15 days. Cincinnatus is the model of what a good Roman citizen is.
Five Greatest Romans
Alex Almaguer, Summit Country Day
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