Helvidius Priscus (the Elder)

Reading notes

• The Agricola §2 Helvidius Priscus

  Stoic senator and son-in-law of Thrasea, executed under Vespasian; the subject of Senecio's eulogy.

• The Annals §12.49 Helvidius Priscus

  Helvidius Priscus, legate sent with a legion to steady Armenia; the famous Stoic senator.

• A Dialogue on Oratory §5 Helvidius

  Helvidius Priscus, the Stoic senator and son-in-law of Thrasea, whose 'wisdom' was no match in the Senate for Eprius Marcellus's eloquence; executed under Vespasian.

• The Histories §2.95 Helvidius Priscus

  The Stoic senator and son-in-law of Thrasea Paetus, praetor-designate, who dared oppose Vitellius's wish in the Senate; later executed under Vespasian.