person
Gaius Flavius
C. Flavius
also: C. Flavio, C. Flavium, C. Flavi, Gaius Flavius
Honourable and distinguished Roman knight (eques Romanus) who was very close to Cicero's son-in-law Gaius Calpurnius Piso Frugi; together with his brother Lucius Flavius he shows Cicero assiduous attention. Commended to the proconsul M'. Acilius Glabrio in Sicily for generous treatment (13.31).
Reading notes
- Ad Familiares 13.31 §1 an honourable and distinguished Roman knight
Gaius Flavius is described as honestus et ornatus eques Romanus --- standard commendatory language for a Roman knight (equestrian) of good standing; the phrase ornatus implies that he holds public distinctions beyond mere wealth-qualification, perhaps local offices or public honours.