Quintus Haterius

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Quintus Haterius (d. 27) was a member of a Roman Empire senatorial family. Haterius was the father to consul Decimus Haterius Agrippa and grandfather to consul Quintus Haterius Antoninus. He was consul in 5 BC. In 16, in the senate he denounced the extravagance of senators.

According to Tacitus, he was an impressive orator to his contemporaries. His success was due to his fluency and vigour. Examples of his oratory can be read in:

  • Suetonius - The Twelve Caesars - Tiberius - Clause 29.
  • Tacitus - Annals of Imperial Rome - Part One

Chapters:

  • Augustus to Tiberius
  • The First Treason Trials

There was a tomb built by his ancestors Tomb of the Haterii, between 100-110.

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