person
Caecilius Tryphon
Tryphon
also: Tryphon, Tryphonem Caecilium, Caecilius Tryphon
An agent or freedman (the cognomen Tryphon and gentile Caecilius suggest a freedman of the Caecilii) connected with Atticus's correspondence during Cicero's exile. Mentioned only at Att. 3.8 ("Caecilius Tryphon I have not seen"); otherwise unknown. Distinct from Q. Caecilius, Atticus's uncle.
Reading notes
- Ad Atticum 3.8 §3 Caecilius Tryphon
An agent or freedman (the name suggests a freedman of the Caecilii) whom Atticus had evidently sent or mentioned. Cicero notes only that he has not seen him; the man is otherwise unknown.