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- Why was Cicero considered to be the greatest Roman orator?
- What is Cicero best known for?
- What was Cicero's greatest achievement?
- Why is Cicero reliable?
Why was Cicero considered to be the greatest Roman orator?
Cicero was one of the most prolific Roman writers, and the number of his speeches, letters and treatises that have survived into the modern era is a testament to his admiration by successive generations. For Cicero, philosophical understanding was an orator's paramount virtue.
What is Cicero best known for?
Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman lawyer, writer, and orator. He is famous for his orations on politics and society, as well as serving as a high-ranking consul.
What was Cicero's greatest achievement?
What was Marcus Tullius Cicero's greatest achievement? In 63 BCE Marcus Tullius Cicero gave an impassioned oration to his fellow senators that charged Catiline with plotting to stage a violent coup. This so moved the Senate that they voted to implement martial law and execute the conspirators.
Why is Cicero reliable?
Cicero's letters to and from various public and private figures are considered some of the most reliable sources of information for the people and events surrounding the fall of the Roman Republic.
