Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (jul 4, 519 BC – dec 28, 439 BC)
Description:
Roman statesman who was called to assume the dictatorship of Rome in order to help save a Roman army that was cut off and surrounded. He is most famous for resigning the dictatorship as soon as peace was restored.
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Date:
jul 4, 519 BC
dec 28, 439 BC
~ 79 years