Aurelius Opilius

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Aurelius Opillus was a Roman physician[1] who taught at Rome, first philosophy, then rhetoric, then grammar. He is placed next in order to Saevius Nicanor by Suetonius.[2]

He gave up his school on the condemnation of

Rutilius Rufus in 92 BC. He later accompanied Rufus to Smyrna, where they grew old together as friends.[2]

Works

Musæ in nine parts, which was also referred to by Aulus Gellius. Another work is named Pinax.[2]

References

  1. Perseus Project
    [Retrieved 2015-04-12]
  2. ^ a b c W. Ramsey - Professor of Humanity University of Glasgow (1873). A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, Volume 3. J. Murray, 1873. Retrieved 2015-04-12.