Marcus Claudius Tacitus

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"The Life of Tacitus"

There isn't much known about Tacitus. His origins are often unclear. Tacitus was a roman orator and a historian. He was a native of Interamna (Terni) in Umbria. His full name is Marcus Claudius Tacticus. He was born into a very wealthy family. During his long life, he held many in civil offices.
In 273 he served as a counsel. Tacitus held the consulship twice. The first time was in 273 and the second time was in 276. Tacitus being different from Auerlian and Probus, Tacitus did not take the title as "born god and master". He was proud to claim his decent from the historian Gauis Cornelius Tacitus.
6 months after the assassination of Auerlian, Tacitus was chosen by the Senate to succeed him. No one is really sure why Tacitus was chosen to succeed him. Some think it might have to do with is health and the family he came from. He served a very brief time as Roman emperor. He tried to restore the power of the senate.......

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