Cornelius Cossus
Cornelius Cossus was the name of several politicians of the early Roman Republic.
The Cognomen Cossus is perhaps of Etruscan origin and originally served as a prenomen . It is the nickname of one of the oldest branches of the Cornelier , which grew up in the 5th century BC. BC branched off from the main family. The meaning "wood worm" assumed by linguists is uncertain.
Well-known namesake
- Aulus Cornelius Cossus (consul 428 BC) , Roman military tribune and consul
- Aulus Cornelius Cossus (consul 413 BC) , Roman politician
- Aulus Cornelius Cossus (dictator) , Roman senator and politician
- Aulus Cornelius Cossus (military tribune)
- Aulus Cornelius Cossus Arvina , Roman senator and politician
- Aulus Marcus Cornelius Cossus , consular tribune 413 BC Chr.
- Gnaeus Cornelius Cossus (consul 409 BC) , Roman politician, consular tribune 414 BC Chr.
- Gnaeus Cornelius Cossus (consular tribune 406 BC) , Roman politician, consular tribune 406, 404 and 401 BC. Chr.
- Publius Cornelius Cossus (consular tribune 415 BC) , Roman politician
- Publius Cornelius Cossus (consular tribune 408 BC) , Roman politician
- Publius Cornelius Cossus (consular tribune 395 BC) , Roman politician