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Atticus Cicero's best friend and brother in law -known for his elegant taste, sound judgement and financial acumen -studied in Greece with Cicero -visited by Caesar when he lived in Athens -published a lot of his literary work and poetry -Atticus gave Cicero 250,000 sesterces in 49BC when Cicero in exile -minimal political activity, but an Optimate -partner of Crassus |
Tiro Cicero's slave and later secretary -only slightly younger than Cicero himself, however Cicero refers to him as "young man" -frequently mentioned or the recipient of Cicero's letters -Cicero freed him in 53BC but he was very ill, Cicero often seen to be concerned for his health -believed to have published Cicero's works after his death -wrote books himself -credited with inventing shorthand -after Cicero's death he bought a home and died in 4BC |
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Terentia Cicero's first wife -renowned for her persuasive tongue, intelligence and strong will -born into a very wealth and noble family# -half-sister Fabia was a vestal virgin -had a very large dowry -unusual but she chose her husband (Cicero), married in 79BC -managed her own finances and dowry as well as Cicero's -Cicero's success partially due to her name and status and wealth -he trusted her judgment and intelligence -had children, Marcus and Tullia -Clodius got Cicero exiled as revenge for speaking against him during the Bona Dea trial, this put a strain on their relationship -couple divorced in 46BC
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Tullia Cicero's daughter -married 3 times, all organised by Cicero and Terentia -first marriage only lasted a few years until her husband died -second marriage only a year, Cicero go them a divorce -third marriage to Dolabella, who was very abusive but Cicero needed his wealth and nobility for an alliance -Dolabella practically killed Tullia, and Cicero did nothing to get her out of the marriage -after her death Cicero was distraught and ridden with guilt, and sends a letter to Atticus expressing his remorse |
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Marcus Cicero's son -wanted a career more like his uncle then his father -more military based than academic -sent to Greece to study but wasn't keen on studying too hard -Cicero wanted Marcus to be just like him |
Quintus Cicero's brother -fought in Caesars campaigns in Cisalpine Gaul -married to Pomponia, Atticus' sister -Aedile in 66BC, Praetor in 62BC, Propraetor of Asia from 61-59BC |
