Suetonius Collection

Vespasian, Roman emperor
Vespasian (9 AD-79 AD), Roman emperor. Vespasian was the ninth emperor of the Roman Empire, ascending to power after a year of civil wars and ruling for nearly 10 years from 69 AD until his death

AUGUSTUS, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, Caesar (63 BC-14AD); SUETONIUS, Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (69 - after 122)

SUETONIUS, Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (69 - after 122). Vita Duodecim Caesarum (The Lives of the Twelve Caesars) by

Boudicca 1st century British queen of the Iceni
2603634 Boudicca 1st century British queen of the Iceni; (add.info.: Boudicca (Boadicea) 1st century British queen of the Iceni after her defeat

Chariot Race in the Circus Maximus - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Chariot Race in the Circus Maximus - Rome, 1850....the Circus Maximus....originally founded in the infancy of Rome by Tarquin the Elder, became

BOADICEA (SINGLETON)
QUEEN OF THE ICENI, After defeat by Romans (led by Suetonius). She later takes poison and dies. Date: ? - 62

Suetonius, Roman historian (engraving)
3620525 Suetonius, Roman historian (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suetonius (69-122), Roman historian.); © Look and Learn

Boadicea
LLM456376 Boadicea by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boadicea. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck. Sky added in Photoshop.); © Look and Learn

An imperial eagle, 1928 (coloured wood engraving)
1195446 An imperial eagle, 1928 (coloured wood engraving) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); 27.9x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Schmied)

Detail leaf 5 recto illustration depicting Julius
Detail of leaf, 5, recto with illustration depicting Julius Caesars birth by caesarian section, Suetonius Tranquillus cum Philippi Beroaldi et Marci Antonii Sabellici commentariis

Leaf 5 recto illustration depicting Julius Caesar
Leaf, 5, recto with illustration depicting Julius Caesars birth by caesarian section, Suetonius Tranquillus cum Philippi Beroaldi et Marci Antonii Sabellici commentariis: cum figuris nuper additis

Boudicca 1st century British queen of the Iceni
Boudicca (Boadicea) 1st century British queen of the Iceni after her defeat. Overwhelmed by the Romans under Suetonius, Boudicca is said to have taken poison

Suetonius writing The Twelve Caesars. Artwork showing the Roman historian Suetonius writing his 121 AD work De Vita Caesarum (On the Life of the Caesars, or The Twelve Caesars )

Otho, Roman emperor
Otho (32 AD-69 AD), Roman emperor. Otho, the seventh emperor of the Roman Empire, reigned during the Year of the Four Emperors for three months from January 69 AD to his suicide in April to avoid

Titus, Roman emperor
Titus (39 AD-81 AD), Roman emperor. Titus was the tenth emperor of the Roman Empire, succeeding his father and ruling for just over two years from 79 AD to his death, being succeeded by his brother

Augustus, Roman emperor
Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), Roman emperor. Augustus was the first emperor of Rome, following the assassination of Julius Caesar

Tiberius, Roman emperor
Tiberius (42 BC-37 AD), Roman emperor. Tiberius was the second emperor of the Roman Empire, expanding and consolidating the northern frontiers and ruling for over 20 years from 14 AD until his death

The apocryphal birth of Julius Caesar in 100 B. C. by caesarian operation
BIRTH OF JULIUS CAESAR. The apocryphal birth of Julius Caesar in 100 B.C. by caesarian operation. Woodcut from an early 16th century manuscript of Suetonius Lives of the Caesars

SUETONIUS
GAIUS SUETONIUS TRANQUILLUS Roman historian and biographer

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Suetonius: Unveiling the Lives of Ancient Rome's Greatest Figures Step into the world of Suetonius, a Roman historian who brought to life the captivating stories of emperors and queens. From Vespasian, the renowned Roman emperor, to Augustus, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus himself, Suetonius delved deep into their lives. Born in 69 AD and living well beyond 122 AD, Suetonius was an exceptional chronicler of history. His writings shed light on significant events like the Roman massacre of Druids and Boadicea's rebellion against Roman rule. Through his words, we witness an imperial eagle soaring high above ancient Rome in a beautifully colored wood engraving from 1928. Leaf by leaf, Suetonius meticulously crafted his masterpiece "The Twelve Caesars, " capturing every detail about these influential figures. In one illustration on leaf five recto lies a depiction of none other than Julius Caesar himself – a testament to Suetonius' dedication to authenticity. But it wasn't just emperors that fascinated this brilliant historian; he also explored the life and reign of Boudicca, the fierce British queen who defied Roman dominance during the first century as part of her legacy as leader of Iceni tribe. As we delve into Suetonius' works today, we are transported back in time – witnessing grandeur and brutality alike through his vivid narratives. Join us on this journey through history as we uncover tales untold until now thanks to this remarkable scholar named Suetonius.