Sulpicius Rufus
Sulpicius Rufus († 48 AD) was a noble of the early Roman Empire who came from the patrician family of the Sulpicians .
Sulpicius Rufus, who was ludi procurator , is only mentioned by the Roman historian Tacitus in connection with the trial against the Empress Valeria Messalina . She had started a relationship with the young senator Gaius Silius and finally married him in 48 AD, which was tantamount to a divorce from her previous husband Claudius . When the emperor was informed of this and proceeded to punish Silius and his unfaithful wife, a number of other distinguished Romans, including Sulpicius Rufus, were executed as accomplices.
literature
- Arthur Stein : Sulpicius 91). In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume IV A, 1, Stuttgart 1931, column 843.
Remarks
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sulpicius Rufus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Roman nobleman |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century BC BC or 1st century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 48 |