person
Publius Licinius Crassus Dives
Publius Crassus
also: P. Crassus, P. Licini Crassi
Consul of 205 BC and pontifex maximus, eminent in pontifical and civil law; Cicero names him among old men whose legal wisdom advanced to their last breath.
Reading notes
- Cato the Elder, On Old Age §61 what a man we lately saw in Publius Crassus, the chief priest
Publius Licinius Crassus Dives (consul 205 BC, pontifex maximus), eminent jurist; one of Cicero's examples of authority (auctoritas) as the crowning reward of an honourable old age.
- On Duties §2.57 Publius Crassus
Publius Licinius Crassus Dives (``the Rich''), consul 97 BC, who as aedile gave splendid games matching his name. The first in Cicero's list of magnificent aedileships.