Publilius Syrus
c. 100 BCE – 100 BCE
1st century BC Syrian-born Latin writer
- Born
- 100 BCE · Nusaybin
- Died
- 100 BCE
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- c. 100 BCEBornBorn in Nusaybin
- c. 100 BCEDiedDied
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Biography
Publilius Syrus (fl. 85–43 BC) was a Latin writer, best known for his sententiae. He was a Roman Syrian from Antioch who was brought as a slave to Roman Italy. Syrus was brought to Rome on the same ship that brought a certain Manilius Antiochus, astronomer, and Staberius Eros the grammarian. By his wit and talent, Syrus won the favour of his master, who granted him manumission and educated him. He became a member of the Publilia gens. Publilius' name, due to the palatalization of 'l' between two 'i's in the Early Middle Ages, is often presented by manuscripts (and some printed editions) in corrupt form as 'Publius', Publius being a very common Roman praenomen.
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