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Marcus Porcius Cato, also known as Cato the Elder or Censorius, was a prominent Roman statesman born in 234 BC


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Marcus Porcius Cato, also known as Cato the Elder or Censorius, was a prominent Roman statesman born in 234 BC. Renowned for his wisdom and stern morality, Cato's influence extended beyond the Senate, reaching the realm of philosophy. Here, we see a depiction of a discussion between Cato, Gaius Laelius, and Cato the Elder, with the elder Cato educating his son. The image, created in the 19th century by H. Robinson, highlights the intellectual legacy of this ancient Roman figure. Cato's enduring influence is further emphasized in Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published in 1825, which refers to him as 'Marcus Porcius Cato, Roman statesman, commonly surnamed Censorius, The Censor, Sapiens, Priscus, Major, The Elder or Cato the Censor.' Despite the passage of centuries, Cato's legacy as a wise and influential Roman remains undiminished.