Albucius
historical figure · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
Titus
in the texts
On Moral Ends
A Roman who, as praetor at Athens, preferred to be called a Greek, and was mocked for it by Scaevola.
— unless it be one who wishes to be called outright a Greek, as Albucius was hailed by Scaevola when he was praetor at Athens.
'You preferred, Albucius, to be called a Greek rather than a Roman and a Sabine, a fellow townsman of Pontius and Tritanus, of centurions, of illustrious men and chiefs and standard-bearers.
On the Nature of the Gods
Figure mentioned briefly by Cotta in the context of philosophical disputes.
Why should I speak of Albucius?