Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was born around 519 BCE. The legend of Cincinnatus goes that during an external threat and crisis to the Republic of Rome, he left his private life and farm and led the Roman legions to victory over their impending invaders. He was appointed “dictator” during the crisis, giving him …
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