Greco-Roman statesman and historian (c. 155–c. 235)
This article is about the historian. For the later consul who was a descendant, see Cassius Dio (consul 291).
Lucius Cassius Dio
17th century illustration of Dio
Native name
Δίων Κάσσιος
Born
c. 165 AD Nicaea, Bithynia
Died
c. 235 AD (aged approx. 70) Bithynia
Occupation
Historian, senator, praetor, proconsul, consul
Nationality
Roman
Subject
History
Notable works
History of Rome
Relatives
Cassius Apronianus (father), Cassius Dio (grandchild or great-grandchild)
Lucius Cassius Dio (c. 165 – c. 235),[i] also known as Dio Cassius (Greek: Δίων ΚάσσιοςDion Kassios), was a Roman historian and senator of maternal Greek origin. He published 80 volumes of the history of ancient Rome, beginning with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy. The volumes documented the subsequent founding of Rome (753 BC), the formation of the Republic (509 BC), and the creation of the Empire (27 BC) up until 229 AD, during the reign of Severus Alexander. Written in Ancient Greek over 22 years, Dio's work covers approximately 1,000 years of history. Many of his 80 books have survived intact, or as fragments, providing modern scholars with a detailed perspective on Roman history.
^ abSwan, Peter Michael (2004). The Augustan Succession: An Historical Commentary on Cassius Dio's Roman History, Books 55-56. Oxford University Press. p. 1. ISBN 978-0-19-516774-0. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
^Millar, Fergus (1964). Study of Cassius Dio. Oxford University Press. p. 250. ISBN 0-19-814336-2.
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^Riesner, Rainer (1998). "Cassius Dio". Paul's Early Period: Chronology, Mission Strategy, Theology. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. pp. 167–174. ISBN 978-0-8028-4166-7. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
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