Caecilius Statius (230-168 BC) (jan 1, 230 BC – jan 1, 168 BC)
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An Insurbian Gaul, born in Mediolanum (Milan); known for his comedies; brought to Rome as a slave after the Battle of Clastidium in 222 BC and was subsequently freed; a friend of Quintus Ennius; his plays were produced by Ambivius Turpio; Volcacius Sedigitus ranked him first among writers of togae palliatae
Wrote Plocium (The Necklace).
Wrote Epicleros (The Heiress).
42 titles are attributed to him.
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