Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus - Cincinnati, Ohio
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BruceS
N 39° 05.990 W 084° 29.943
16S E 716271 N 4330833
Statue of Roman hero Cincinnatus and namesake for the City of Cincinnati.
Waymark Code: WM3N8K
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2008
Views: 79
"Cincinnatus was regarded by the Romans as one of the heroes of early Rome and as a model of Roman virtue and simplicity. As a persistent opponent of the plebeians, he resisted the proposal of Terentilius to draw up a code of written laws applicable equally to patricians and plebeians. He lived in humble circumstances, working on his own small farm, after having been driven into exile among the Etrurians for supporting his son Caeso Quinctius" ~ Wikipedia
"Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus
Circa 458 BC
The legendary Roman is seen here after he had defeated the Aequians and rescued the trapped Roman Army. With one hand he returns the fasces, symbol of power as appointed Dictator of Rome, his other hand holds the plow, as he resumes the life of a citizen and farmer.
Our city was named in 1790 by Governor Arthur St. Clair, member of the Society of the Cincinnati, an Order of Revolutionary War officers whose first president was George Washington.
Given to the City, to honor the volunteer spirit of the Citizen-Soldier-Cincinnatus, by members and friends of the Cincinnatus Association." ~ text of plaque on statue
Time Period: Ancient
Approximate Date of Epic Period: 519 BC-430 BC
Epic Type: Historical
Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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