Aptonetus
Aptonetus lived in the 1st century and was an experienced gladiator until his death . He is mentioned in a graffito on the Casa del Fauno house in Pompeii with his previous battle record. Aptonetus was a freedman who died after surviving 16 meetings in the amphitheater of Pompeii . In contrast to him, his opponent Spiculus was a newcomer ( tiro ) who had completed his training in the Neronian gladiator school shortly before. Aptonetus fought in the gladiator class of a Thraex and his opponent in that of the Murmillo .
Web links
- Pompeii VI 12.2 2 - Casa del Fauno at amphi-theatrum.de - website of the State Archeology Department Mainz
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SURNAME | Aptonetus |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Gladiator (Thraex) |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century |
DATE OF DEATH | 1st century |
Place of death | Pompeii |