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4 unusual facts about Quintus Aurelius Symmachus


Flavius Claudius Antonius

Antonius wrote tragedies in his spare time, and received correspondence from Quintus Aurelius Symmachus, who praised him for his literary accomplishments, while Antonius promoted Symmachus’ senatorial career.

Quintus Aurelius

Quintus Aurelius Symmachus (c. 340 – c. 405), held the offices of Governor of Africa in 373, Urban Prefect of Rome in 384 and 385, and Consul in 391.

Virius Nicomachus Flavianus

Flavianus belonged to the pagan circle which included also Vettius Agorius Praetextatus and Quintus Aurelius Symmachus.

A pagan and close friend of Quintus Aurelius Symmachus, he was Praetorian prefect of Italy in 390–392 and, under usurper Eugenius (392–394), again praetorian prefect (393–394) and consul (394, recognized only within Eugenius' territory).



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