jan 1, 458 BC - General Cincinnatus saves Rome
Description:
General Cincinnatus is appointed dictator of Rome in order to rescue a consular army that was surrounded by the Aequi. Myth says that General Cincinnatus defeated the enemy in one day. He only kept this position until he brought Rome to a complete victory, and then resigned and returned to his old life in the fields.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 458 BC
Now
~ 2485 years ago