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Aurelius Opilius

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Opilius Aurelius was a Roman physician who taught at Rome, first philosophy, then rhetoric, then grammar. He is placed next in order to Saevius Nicanor by Suetonius.

He gave up his school on the condemnation of Rutilius Rufus. He later accompanied Rufus to Smyrna where they grew old together as friends.

Works

Musæ in nine parts, which was also referred to by A.Gellius. Another work is named Pinax.

References

Aurelius Opilius Wikipedia