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Carthage must be destroyed!" Cato, Roman values champion, Punic Wars player.
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Life Journey
Marcus Porcius Cato was born to a wealthy family in Tusculum, Latium, during a period of significant Roman expansion.
Cato enlists in the Roman army and serves in the Second Punic War against Hannibal, gaining valuable military experience.
Cato begins his political career by serving as a military tribune, demonstrating his leadership and oratory skills.
Cato is appointed as a quaestor in Sicily, where he gains administrative experience and builds a reputation for integrity.
Cato opposes Scipio Africanus's plan to invade Africa, advocating for a more cautious approach in the Second Punic War.
Cato is elected as a plebeian tribune, using his position to advocate for traditional Roman values and oppose corruption.
Cato marries Licinia, a woman from a respected Roman family, solidifying his social and political standing.
Cato is elected praetor and serves as a judge, further demonstrating his commitment to justice and traditional values.
Cato reaches the pinnacle of his political career by being elected consul, one of the two most powerful positions in the Roman Republic.
As consul, Cato commands a military campaign in Spain, successfully subduing rebellious tribes and expanding Roman control.
Cato is appointed censor, where he rigorously enforces moral and financial discipline, purging the Senate and reforming public finances.
Cato emerges as a leading opponent of the Gracchi brothers, who propose radical land reforms and challenge the traditional power structure.
Cato retires from public life to his farm in Tusculum, where he writes extensively on agriculture and continues to influence Roman politics through his writings.
Cato publishes 'De Agri Cultura,' a treatise on agriculture that becomes a foundational text on farming and land management.
Cato continues to write and advise on political matters, maintaining his influence through his eloquence and moral authority.
Cato dies in Rome, leaving behind a legacy as a staunch defender of traditional Roman values and a significant political figure.