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Cincinnatus

The new Roman Republic faced extinction from neighboring Sabine tribes, leading to heated debates in the Senate on how to defeat the enemy. The Senate turned to Quinctus Cincinnatus, who was busy plowing his fields when he learned of his appointment as dictator. Tasked with defending the Republic for just six months, Cincinnatus remarkably defeated the enemy in only sixteen days. True to his values, he relinquished power, returning to his farm and plow, a model of humility and civic duty that resonates through history, inspiring figures like George Washington.

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Cincinnatus

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  1. Cincinnatus Lesson XXII part II

  2. The new Roman republic was threatened with extinction by the neighboring Sabine tribes, arguments as to how to defeat the enemy became heated in the senate.

  3. The senate decided to ask Quinctus Cincinnatus to become dictator.Cincinnatus was plowing his field, when he learned he had been appointed dictator. The Romans had appointed Cincinnatus dictator for 6 months so he could defend the Republic.

  4. Cincinnatus would defeat the enemy in only sixteen days. He then put down his sword and picked back up his plow as he gave up power over Rome to return to his farm. For American history, George Washingtonhas been related to Cincinnatus.

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