Livius

Livius (plural Livii) was the name of a gens of Ancient Rome. The female form of the name is Livia, the adjective Livian.

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The family was of plebeian origin, but was of great prominence in the Roman Republic, having been honoured with eight consulships, two censorships, and three triumphs, as well as with the offices of dictator and master of the horse.

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Among the most prominent members of the Livii:

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• Livius Andronicus;
• Marcus Livius Salinator, consul in 219 and 207 BC, and winner of Hasdrubal at Metaurus;
• Gaius Livius Salinator, consul in 188 BC;
• Titus Livius ("the" Livius, in English also Livy);
• Livius Drusus;
• Livia Augusta (Livia Drusilla, wife of Augustus).

Forl? in Emilia-Romagna (Italy) was called Forum Livii after Livius Salinator.

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Titus Livius Roman Historian and Writer Also Known as Livy