B2+Cicero



__Cicero__ __Born 106 B.C And his death 43 B.C__ The Early Years
 * **Cicero** **was born in a small town in Apinum, Italy on January 3rd. Born on his grandfather’s farm, he was from a wealthy family.**
 * **  When Cicero was born it was said that he would bring good blessings to the Romans.   **
 * **  Cicero was the eldest of his siblings.   **
 * **Cicero****’s name meant “chick pea”. He was named that after the dent in his nose.**
 * **  From 79-77 B.C Cicero studied in Athens, and after that he did small service in the military   **

Making History  **
 * **Cicero** **was a steadfast champion of the roman republic. Was on of Egypt’s most distinguished senators.**
 * ** When Cicero entered office in 63 B.C, he dedicated himself to law.  **
 * **Cicero** **exposed a plot by Catiline by force to capture it. In 4 speeches he warned the government about Catiline’s plot and saved the state.**
 * **Cicero** **was best known as a politician and his skills as an orator.**
 * ** Cicero helped sponsor the raise of Octavian.  **
 * ** 49-48 B.C Cicero retired from office to live a normal life.  **
 * ** Sometimes Cicero changed sides on a question, but on some he heald to his belief.   **
 * ** Before he died he was going to rebel against Marc Antony, but before he could Marc Antony’s soldiers captured and killed Cicero.  **
 * The Legacy

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 * **  Brought philosophical works to the republic   **
 * **Cicero** **exposed a plot by disgruntled nobleman Catiline to topple the government**
 * **  100 orations   **
 * **    Speeches   **
 * **  Prose writer   **
 * **  States man   **
 * **  Steadfast Champion   **
 * **     He was elected counsil in 63 B.C      **


 * Bibliography

Dickinson, Rachel. __Tools of the Ainchent Romans__. Chicago: Independant Publishers, 2006.

Tebben, Joseph. "His Works." __World Book Online__. 17 Dec. 2008. 19 Dec. 2008 http://worldbookonline.com.

Nardo, Don. __Worlds of the Ainchent Romans__. Minnisoda: Lucent Books, 2003

Forsyth, Fiona. __Last Hope__. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, 2003**