Horatius is the nomen of the Roman gens Horatia. Some of its members were:
- The Horatii, three members of the Horatia gens who fought to the death against the Curiatii during the reign of Tullus Hostilius.
- Marcus Horatius M. f. Pulvillus, consul in 509 and 507 BC.
- Publius Horatius Cocles, hero who defended the Sublician Bridge against the army of Lars Porsena.
- Gaius Horatius M. f. M. n. Pulvillus, consul in 477 and 457 BC.
- Marcus Horatius M. f. L. n. Barbatus, consul in 449 BC.
- Quintus Horatius Flaccus (65 - 8 BC), a poet, better known in English as Horace.
Other persons with this name include:
- Horatius Bonar (1808–1889) was a Scottish churchman and poet.
- Horatius Faversham, a character in the radio series The Penny Dreadfuls Present....
Famous quotes containing the word horatius:
“He who is upright in his way of life and free from sin.”
—Horace [Quintus Horatius Flaccus] (65–8 B.C.)
“Many heroes lived before Agamemnon; but all are unknown and unwept, extinguished in everlasting night, because they have no spirited chronicler.”
—Horace [Quintus Horatius Flaccus] (65–8 B.C.)
“I strive to be brief but I become obscure.”
—Horace [Quintus Horatius Flaccus] (65–8 B.C.)