Marcus Aufidius Lurco
Marcus Aufidius Lurco also known simply as Aufidius Lurco, was a
In the past he was mistakenly identified as the maternal grandfather of empress Livia.
High office
According to
Lurco in 59 BC, was one of the defence witnesses at the trial of Lucius Valerius Flaccus. Between 52 and 51 BC, Lurco prosecuted and procured, for the acts of violence, the conviction of Sextus Clodius Pulcher for bringing the corpse of Publius Clodius Pulcher into the Curia Julia.
Personal life
Lurco was the first person in Rome to fatten peacocks (see peafowl) for sale and from this he became wealthy.
Research
It was in the past believed that he was the father of a daughter named Aufidia who became the mother of empress Livia Drusilla. But this is no longer accepted, as inscription shows that Livia's mother's name was Alfidia.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ "Roman Emperors - DIR Livia (Wife of Augustus)". Archived from the original on 2008-10-22.
- ^ "Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, page 418 (V. 1)". www.ancientlibrary.com. Archived from the original on 21 July 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, page 841 (V. 2)". www.ancientlibrary.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2022.