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Events / Rome / C. 150 Bc
TIBERIUS SEMPRONIUS GRACCHUS the father of the Gracchi, seen here with his wife Cornelia and their sons. Date: 210? - ?151 BC
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Cornelia Gracchus Sons Tiberius Gracchi
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In this ancient Roman print, Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus, the renowned father of the Gracchi brothers, is depicted with his wife Cornelia and their sons. The image, believed to have been created around 150 BC, offers a rare glimpse into the personal lives of one of the most influential political families in the history of the Roman Republic. Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus (c. 210-121 BC) was a prominent Roman statesman, tribune, and military commander. He is best known for his land reforms and his efforts to address the growing social and economic inequality in Rome. His reforms, however, were met with fierce opposition from the patrician class, leading to his assassination in 121 BC. Cornelia, the daughter of the consul Lucius Scipio Africanus the Elder, was known for her beauty and her strength of character. She and Tiberius had three sons: Tiberius, Gaius, and Publius Sempronius Gracchus. The Gracchi brothers would follow in their father's footsteps, becoming influential political figures in their own right. The print shows Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus wearing the toga praetexta, a symbol of his magisterial office, while his wife Cornelia is dressed in the stola, the traditional Roman women's garment. Their sons, dressed in the toga, stand beside them, gazing up at their parents with admiration. This image offers a poignant reminder of the personal sacrifices and political struggles that defined the lives of the Gracchi family. Their legacy continues to inspire scholars and historians, who continue to study their reforms and their impact on the Roman Republic. The print, which is now held in the collections of the British Museum, is a valuable historical artifact that offers a glimpse into the lives of one of Rome's most influential political families. It is a testament to the enduring power of history to captivate and inspire us, and to remind us of the complexities and challenges of the past.
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