Larcius Macedo
Roman landowner murdered by his slaves
About Larcius Macedo
Lived AD 50 – 108 (aged 57–58). Larcius Macedo was a Roman.
Aulus Larcius Macedo the Elder was a Roman nobleman of pretorian rank and father of Aulus Larcius Macedo the Younger. Little is known about his early life, but Pliny the Younger mentions that he is the son of a freedman. He is most famous for his death at the hands of his slaves, as described in Pliny's Letters 3.14.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Larcius Macedo?
Roman landowner murdered by his slaves
When was Larcius Macedo born?
Larcius Macedo was born in AD 50.
When did Larcius Macedo die?
Larcius Macedo died in 108.
What nationality was Larcius Macedo?
Larcius Macedo was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Aulus Larcius Macedo The Elder
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