Tullius

Tullius was a Roman nomen. The feminine form was Tullia. Tully, especially as another name for Cicero, is an anglicized form now considered antiquated.

Not all those who have the

nomen are related by blood; Cicero himself did not believe that he was descended from Servius Tullius, though at one point he referred to their shared gens.

  • Servius Tullius, early king
  • Manius Tullius Longus, consul 500 BC
  • Marcus Tullius Decula, consul 81 BC
  • Marcus Tullius Cicero (Cicero), consul and orator
  • Marcus Tullius Tiro, freedman of Cicero
  • Quintus Tullius Cicero, one of Caesar's generals and younger brother of Marcus

The "Tullus" of the king Tullus Hostilius is a forename derived from the same root (compare the Roman praenomen Marcus with the nomen gentile Marcius). There is no genetic relationship implied.

Famous quotes containing the word tullius:

    The name of peace is sweet, and the thing itself is beneficial, but there is a great difference between peace and servitude. Peace is freedom in tranquility, servitude is the worst of all evils, to be resisted not only by war, but even by death.
    —Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)

    Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift?
    —Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)

    The sinews of war, a limitless supply of money.
    —Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)