About Agricola
Lived 365 – 421 (aged 55–56). Agricola was a Roman politician.
Agricola (full name possibly Julius Agricola; 365–421) was a West Roman statesman who served twice as praetorian prefect and became consul for 421.
Life He was from Gaul Narbo. His familial relations are unclear: the names of Agricola's parents are unknown, as is the name of his wife, and the names of his children. He may have had a son named Nymphidius. He was the grandfather of Magnus, consul in 460. He was also a relative, perhaps even the father, of the emperor Avitus (455–456).
The last office Agricola is recorded holding is the consulship for 421, with Eustathius as the parallel officeholder in the East.
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Important facts
People in Agricola's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Agricola's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Agricola?
Roman politician, consul
When was Agricola born?
Agricola was born in 365.
When did Agricola die?
Agricola died in 421.
What was Agricola's occupation?
Agricola was a politician.
What nationality was Agricola?
Agricola was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Agricola (consul 421)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Agricola. https://biography.guide/agricola-politician/
MLA: "Agricola." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/agricola-politician/.
Chicago: "Agricola." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/agricola-politician/.
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