Sextus

Sextus (abbreviated Sex., the feminine form is Sexta, not to be confused with Sixtus) is a common ancient Roman praenomen. It probably means "sixth" (cf. Latin sextus, "sixth"). Parallel praenomina are Secundus, Tertius, Quintus, Septimus, Octavius and Decimus. These names do not necessarily denote the order in which their bearers were born.

Among those named Sextus are:

  • Sextus Roscius
  • Sextus Pompeius (younger son of Pompey the Great)
  • Sextus Pompeius (relatives of Pompey the Great)
  • Sextus Propertius
  • Sextus Empiricus
  • Sextus Appuleius
  • Sextus Pomponius
  • Sextus Martinianus
  • Sextus Tarquinius
  • Sextus Julius Africanus
  • Sextus Julius Frontinus
  • Sextus Julius Caesar
  • Sextus Attius Varus
  • Sextus Aelius Paetus Catus
  • Sextus Afranius Burrus
  • Sextus Cornelius Repentinus

Famous quotes containing the word sextus:

    “Even a faithful mistress can be bent by constant threats.”
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)

    “In love, a verse of Mimnermus has more power than one of Homer.”
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)

    “If you see anything, always deny that you’ve seen; or if perchance something pains you, deny that you’re hurt.”
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)