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Laberia (gens)

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The gens Laberia was a minor family at Rome. Members of this gens are first mentioned in the time of Caesar, at which time they held equestrian rank.

Members

  • Decimus Laberius, an eques, celebrated as a writer of mimes. Caesar offered him 500,000 sestertii to appear on the stage at his triumphal games in 45 BC; Laberius complied, but took advantage of the opportunity to beard the dictator, and spar verbally with Cicero, and with his rival, Publilius Syrus.
  • Laberius, a poet mentioned by Martial, who might be identified with the comedic writer.
  • Quintus Laberius Durus, a military tribune, fell in battle during Caesar's second expedition to Britain.
  • Laberius Maximus, procurator of Judea in AD 73 and 74, during the reign of Vespasian. Following the destruction of Jerusalem, Laberius was ordered to offer all the lands of Judea for sale. He may the same Laberius Maximus whom Trajan banished.

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