Sallust
Sallust (Gaius Sallustius Crispus),Roman historian, probably 86–35 BC. A Sabine from Amiternum, he probably derived from the municipal aristocracy. The earliest certain information of his career concerns his tribunate in 52 (see tribunes of the plebs), when he acted against Cicero and Titus Annius Milo (Asconius Pro Milone 37, 45, 49, 51 C). He was expelled from the senate in 50; the anonymous Invectio in Sallustium 16 alleges immorality, but the real grounds were probably his actions in 52. He now joined Caesar, commanding a legion in 49. As praetor in 46 he took part in the African campaign, and was appointed the first governor of Africa Nova. On his return to Rome he was charged with malpractice, allegedly escaping only on Caesar's intervention (Dio Cassius 43. 9. 2, Inv. in Sall 19). With no immediate prospect of advancement, Sallust withdrew from public...
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