Titus Livius

Roman historian and senator

Titus Livius, better known as Livy, was a Roman historian and senator who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. He is considered one of the most important sources of information about the Roman Republic and the early Roman Empire. Livy was born in Patavium, Italy, and was educated in Rome. He served as a senator and was known for his oratory skills. He wrote his most famous work, the Ab Urbe Condita, which is a history of Rome...