Suetonius

[swi-toh-nee-uh s]

noun

Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, a.d. 75–150, Roman historian.

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On the subject of this competition see:—Suetonius: Domitian, 4.
Pagan and Christian Rome
Rodolfo Lanciani
As a matter of fact, Suetonius, 'The destined to die salute thee.'
The Red True Story Book
Various
Similarly Suetonius, who also tells us that Lucan had been in Athens.
The Student's Companion to Latin Authors
George Middleton
But Suetonius had chosen a perilous time for this enterprise.
Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15)
Charles Morris
Such, according to Suetonius, were the ears of the Emperor Augustus.
A World of Wonders
Various

British Dictionary definitions for suetonius

Suetonius

noun

full name Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. 75–150 ad, Roman biographer and historian, whose chief works were Concerning Illustrious Men and The Lives of the Caesars (from Julius Caesar to Domitian)

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