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Gaius Sallustius Crispus Passienus
Crispus Passienus
also: Crispus Passienus, Passienus
Roman orator and twice consul (d. AD 47), famed for his wit; second husband of Agrippina the Younger and stepfather of Nero. Quoted for his quip preferring Augustus's judgment to Claudius's gifts.
Reading notes
- On Benefits §1.15.5 Crispus Passienus
Roman orator and twice consul (d. AD 47), renowned for his wit; quoted for preferring Augustus's esteem to Claudius's gifts.
- Natural Questions §4.pr.6 Crispus Passienus
Gaius Sallustius Crispus Passienus, twice consul, a noted wit Seneca admired for analyzing the vices.