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Trebatius Testa

Ancient and Roman Law Jurists

Gaius Trebatius Testa was a Roman jurist born around 84 BC whose family came from Velia. About two decades younger than Cicero, he became a close associate and student of the orator, who dedicated his work the Topica to him and recommended him to Julius Caesar as a skilled legal counselor, calling him a thorough gentleman and a leading light in civil law. Trebatius served alongside Caesar in Gaul and supported him during the civil war, later built a close relationship with Augustus, and was regarded, according to the Institutes of Justinian, as the leading legal authority of the Augustan age.

Facts
Role
Jurist of ancient Rome, whose family, and himself, originated from Elea 1
Nationality / Jurisdiction
Roman 1
Born
84 BCE 2
Birthplace
Velia 2
Died
4 BCE 2
Place of Death
Rome 2
Classification
Field of Law
Civil / Private Law 1
Gender
Male 1
Role
Role (category)
Jurist 1
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Nationality

Ancient Rome

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Sources
1. Trebatius Testa (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • Full article, gender
    Cicero dedicated his Topica to Trebatius, and recommended Trebatius as a legal advisor to Julius Caesar, calling him a thorough gentleman and a "leading light in civil law".
  • Introduction, nationality
    Gaius Trebatius Testa was a Roman jurist born around 84 BC whose family came from Velia.
  • Introduction, role
    An expert on sacral law, Trebatius' writings included a de religionibus and de iure civili, but not even excerpts of these survive. 84 BC - ?) was a jurist of ancient Rome, whose family, and himself, originated from Elea.
  • Full article, field of law
    Cicero dedicated his Topica to Trebatius, and recommended Trebatius as a legal advisor to Julius Caesar, calling him a thorough gentleman and a "leading light in civil law".
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2. Wikidata: Trebatius Testa
  • Wikidata Q587621, P569 date of birth claim (year)
    P569 (date of birth): 84 BCE
  • Wikidata Q587621, P570 date of death claim (year)
    P570 (date of death): 4 BCE
  • Wikidata Q587621, P19 place of birth claim
    P19 (place of birth): Velia
  • Wikidata Q587621, P20 place of death claim
    P20 (place of death): Rome
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