person
Polybius
A learned imperial freedman under Claudius, secretary in charge of letters and petitions (a libellis / a studiis). The addressee of this consolation, written to comfort him on the death of a younger brother.
Reading notes
- Consolation to Polybius §3 Polybius
Polybius, a learned imperial freedman and secretary of Claudius (in charge of letters and petitions), the addressee, mourning a younger brother.