person
Lucius Verginius Rufus
Verginius Rufus
also: Verginius
Thrice consul (AD 63, 69, 97); as governor of Upper Germany he crushed the revolt of Vindex in 68 and twice refused the principate. Pliny's guardian and fellow-townsman, honored with a public funeral.
Reading notes
- The Letters §2.1.1 Verginius Rufus
Lucius Verginius Rufus (AD 14–97), thrice consul; as governor he crushed the revolt of Vindex in 68 and twice refused the principate. Pliny's guardian and fellow-townsman.