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Roman historian. Titus Livius, or Livy (LIHV-ee), was born in 59 b.c.e. in Patavium, northern Italy, according to the theologian Saint Jerome. Livy makes only a few brief references to his homeland, but they indicate a patriotic pride. Unfortunately, nothing certain is known about his youth, but it is assumed that he was schooled in his native town. This idea is based on a comment made by Asinius Pollio that Livy’s style was provincial. This criticism, however, is largely negated by the excellent Ciceronian style of most of Livy’s historical writings. |
