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Mestrius Florus

b. AD 50

Roman senator who granted Plutarch citizenship

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About Mestrius Florus

Born AD 50. Mestrius Florus was a Roman.

Lucius Mestrius Florus was a Roman senator in the first century AD and is mentioned several times by the philosopher and writer Plutarch in his work, Moralia.

Career Mestrius Florus was a Novus homo, meaning that he was the first of his family to serve in the Roman Senate. His entry into the Senate can be dated to the reign of Emperor Nero (reigned 54–68). In the Year of the Four Emperors, 69 AD, Florus stayed in Rome, and, with other Senators, accompanied Emperor Otho in the civil war against his opponent Vitellius. Plutarch emphasizes that Florus joined this military campaign unwillingly. Eventually, Otho's troops were defeated in the First Battle of Bedriacum. According to the imperial biographer Suetonius, Florus is said to have had a good relationship with Emperor Vespasian, being one of his closest confidants and a friend. It is believed that Florus served as suffect consul around the year 75 AD, however, the exact date is unknown.

In 88 AD, Mestrius Florus was appointed as Proconsul of the province of Asia. He held an office in Achaea, and met the writer Plutarch. He became his sponsor and gave him Roman Citizenship. Therefore, according to Roman customs, Plutarch adopted the gentile name Mestrius.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mestrius Florus?

Roman senator who granted Plutarch citizenship

When was Mestrius Florus born?

Mestrius Florus was born in AD 50.

What nationality was Mestrius Florus?

Mestrius Florus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mestrius Florus

· Wikidata: Q89101305

· DBpedia: Lucius Mestrius Florus

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