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Quintus Ancharius

b. 95 BC

Ancient Roman praetor 56 BC

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Born 95 BC. Quintus Ancharius was a Roman military personnel.

Quintus Ancharius was a politician in the 1st century BCE in Ancient Rome. He was tribunus plebis in 59 . He took an active part in opposing the agrarian law of Julius Caesar, and in consequence of his services to the aristocracy of Rome was made praetor in 56, during which time he was a juror in the case of Publius Sestius under Lex Plautia Papiria.

Ancharius received the province of Macedonia the following year, succeeding Lucius Piso. He stayed there one or possibly two years.

One of Cicero's letters is written to Ancharius.

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Important facts

Born
95 BC
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Praetor

Frequently asked questions

Who was Quintus Ancharius?

ancient Roman praetor 56 BC

When was Quintus Ancharius born?

Quintus Ancharius was born in 95 BC.

What was Quintus Ancharius's occupation?

Quintus Ancharius was a military personnel.

What nationality was Quintus Ancharius?

Quintus Ancharius was Roman.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Quintus Ancharius

Β· Wikidata: Q11213563

Β· DBpedia: Quintus Ancharius (praetor 56 BC)

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