Gnaeus Pompeius Longinus (died 105) was a Roman senator and general. He was the 5th legate of Judaea from 85 to 89 and held the suffect consulship in the nundinium of September–October 90 as the colleague of Lucius Albius Pullaienus Pollio . He was deceived into a trap by Decebalus during Trajan 's Second Dacian War , and rather than provide an advantage to the Dacian king, killed himself.
26-637: [REDACTED] Look up Gnaeus in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Gnaeus , also spelled Cnaeus , was a Roman praenomen derived from the Latin naevus , a birthmark. It was a common name borne by many individuals throughout Roman history, including: Individuals [ edit ] Gnaeus Acerronius Proculus , a consul of the Roman Empire in 37 AD Gnaeus Arrius Antoninus (born 31 AD), member of
52-652: A consul of the Roman Republic in 81 BC, with Marcus Tullius Decula Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Asina , a Roman politician involved in the First Punic War Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus (3rd-century–211 BC), Roman general and statesman Gnaeus Domitius Afer (died 59), a Roman orator and advocate Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 32 BC) (died 31 BC), general of the 1st century BC Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 32) (17 BC–40 AD), relative of emperors of
78-481: A consul of the Roman Republic in 81 BC, with Marcus Tullius Decula Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Asina , a Roman politician involved in the First Punic War Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus (3rd-century–211 BC), Roman general and statesman Gnaeus Domitius Afer (died 59), a Roman orator and advocate Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 32 BC) (died 31 BC), general of the 1st century BC Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (consul 32) (17 BC–40 AD), relative of emperors of
104-604: A nearby province, which Longinus administered until the year 99. During the Second Dacian War , Trajan had appointed Longinus as one of his generals. By the year 105, despite initial victories, the war was going badly for Decebalus ; "nevertheless," writes Dio Cassius , "by craft and deceit he almost compassed Trajan's death." After several failed attempts, Decebalus decided on inviting Longinus to meet with him, promising that he would do whatever should be demanded. However, when Longinus presented himself to Decebalus,
130-508: The Arrius family of consular rank Gnaeus Aufidius Orestes (died 1st-century BC), Roman politician who was elected consul in 71 BC Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso (disambiguation) Gnaeus Claudius Severus (consul 167) , a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the Roman Empire during the 2nd century Gnaeus Cornelius Cinna Magnus (1st-century BC–1st-century AD), son of suffect consul Lucius Cornelius Cinna Gnaeus Cornelius Dolabella ,
156-456: The Arrius family of consular rank Gnaeus Aufidius Orestes (died 1st-century BC), Roman politician who was elected consul in 71 BC Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso (disambiguation) Gnaeus Claudius Severus (consul 167) , a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the Roman Empire during the 2nd century Gnaeus Cornelius Cinna Magnus (1st-century BC–1st-century AD), son of suffect consul Lucius Cornelius Cinna Gnaeus Cornelius Dolabella ,
182-639: The Dacian king had him arrested and interrogated him about Trajan's plans; when Longinus refused to answer, Decebalus had him imprisoned. The king then sent a messenger to Trajan offering to trade Longinus for the territory Trajan had conquered, and the money Decebalus had spent on the war. Dio Cassius describes the Roman Emperor's response: "An ambiguous answer was returned, of such a nature as not to cause Decebalus to believe that Trajan regarded Longinus as either of great importance or yet of slight importance,
208-541: The 1st century AD Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (disambiguation) , other individuals belonging to the Domitii Ahenobarbi Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo (7–67 AD), general of the 1st century AD Gnaeus Egnatius (fl. second century BC), builder of Via Egnatia Gnaeus Gellius (2nd century BC), the author of a history of Rome from the earliest epoch Gnaeus Julius Agricola (40–93 AD), Gallo-Roman general responsible for much of
234-440: The 1st century AD Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus (disambiguation) , other individuals belonging to the Domitii Ahenobarbi Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo (7–67 AD), general of the 1st century AD Gnaeus Egnatius (fl. second century BC), builder of Via Egnatia Gnaeus Gellius (2nd century BC), the author of a history of Rome from the earliest epoch Gnaeus Julius Agricola (40–93 AD), Gallo-Roman general responsible for much of
260-793: The Judaea in the time of Domitian. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus , or Pompey the Great, (106–48 BC), military and political leader of the late Roman Republic, consul three times Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo (135 BC - 87 BC), Roman senator, promagistrate in Sicily, and consul Gnaeus Pompeius Trogus , 1st-century BC Roman historian of the Celtic tribe of the Vocontii in Gallia Narbonensis Gnaeus Sentius Saturninus ,
286-422: The Judaea in the time of Domitian. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus , or Pompey the Great, (106–48 BC), military and political leader of the late Roman Republic, consul three times Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo (135 BC - 87 BC), Roman senator, promagistrate in Sicily, and consul Gnaeus Pompeius Trogus , 1st-century BC Roman historian of the Celtic tribe of the Vocontii in Gallia Narbonensis Gnaeus Sentius Saturninus ,
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#1732791862195312-451: The Roman Republic in 87 BC alongside Lucius Cornelius Cinna Gnaeus Papirius Aelianus , a governor of Roman Britain between 145 and 147 Gnaeus Papirius Carbo (c. 130–82 BC), three-time consul of ancient Rome Gnaeus Pompeius (son of Pompey the Great) (75–45 BC), Roman politician and general from the late Republic (1st century BC) Gnaeus Pompeius Longinus (died AD 105), Legate of
338-399: The Roman Republic in 87 BC alongside Lucius Cornelius Cinna Gnaeus Papirius Aelianus , a governor of Roman Britain between 145 and 147 Gnaeus Papirius Carbo (c. 130–82 BC), three-time consul of ancient Rome Gnaeus Pompeius (son of Pompey the Great) (75–45 BC), Roman politician and general from the late Republic (1st century BC) Gnaeus Pompeius Longinus (died AD 105), Legate of
364-777: The Roman conquest of Britain Gnaeus Julius Verus , Roman general and senator of the mid-2nd century AD, eventually becoming governor of Britain Gnaeus Lucretius , a Roman moneyer who minted denarii in Rome c. 136 BCE Gnaeus Mallius Maximus , a Roman politician and general, consul in 105 BC Gnaeus Manlius , a Roman Praetor who was involved in the Third Servile War with Gnaeus Tremellius Scrofa Gnaeus Manlius Cincinnatus (died 5th-century BC), first of
390-476: The Roman conquest of Britain Gnaeus Julius Verus , Roman general and senator of the mid-2nd century AD, eventually becoming governor of Britain Gnaeus Lucretius , a Roman moneyer who minted denarii in Rome c. 136 BCE Gnaeus Mallius Maximus , a Roman politician and general, consul in 105 BC Gnaeus Manlius , a Roman Praetor who was involved in the Third Servile War with Gnaeus Tremellius Scrofa Gnaeus Manlius Cincinnatus (died 5th-century BC), first of
416-449: The 💕 [REDACTED] Look up Gnaeus in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Gnaeus , also spelled Cnaeus , was a Roman praenomen derived from the Latin naevus , a birthmark. It was a common name borne by many individuals throughout Roman history, including: Individuals [ edit ] Gnaeus Acerronius Proculus , a consul of the Roman Empire in 37 AD Gnaeus Arrius Antoninus (born 31 AD), member of
442-421: The king to allow his man to deliver this letter; after the freedman had departed, Longinus drank the poison that night and killed himself. Decebalus then sent a centurion who had been captured with Longinus to Trajan, offering to trade Longinus' body and ten other captives for Longinus' freedman. Dio Cassius concludes, "Trajan neither sent him back nor surrendered the freedman, deeming his safety more important for
468-508: The name of two Roman senators, father and son Gnaeus Servilius Caepio (consul 203 BC) , a Roman statesman who served as Roman consul in 203 BC Gnaeus Servilius Geminus (3rd-century–216 BC), Roman consul during the Second Punic War See also [ edit ] Gnaeus (praenomen) Cn (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
494-436: The name of two Roman senators, father and son Gnaeus Servilius Caepio (consul 203 BC) , a Roman statesman who served as Roman consul in 203 BC Gnaeus Servilius Geminus (3rd-century–216 BC), Roman consul during the Second Punic War See also [ edit ] Gnaeus (praenomen) Cn (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
520-413: The object being to prevent his being destroyed, on the one hand, or being preserved to them on excessive terms, on the other." While Decebalus considered his next step, Longinus carried out his own plans. Having obtained some poison with which to kill himself, he first sought to help his freedman gain safety, so wrote out a letter to Trajan beseeching him to consider the terms of the offer, and convinced
546-463: The patrician gens Manlia to obtain the consulship Gnaeus Manlius Vulso (consul 189 BC) , a Roman consul for the year 189 BC, together with Marcus Fulvius Nobilior Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus (fl. 5th century BC), Roman general Gnaeus Naevius (264–201 BC), Roman epic poet and dramatist of the Old Latin period Gnaeus Octavius (consul 87 BC) (died 87 BC), Roman senator elected consul of
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#1732791862195572-406: The patrician gens Manlia to obtain the consulship Gnaeus Manlius Vulso (consul 189 BC) , a Roman consul for the year 189 BC, together with Marcus Fulvius Nobilior Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus (fl. 5th century BC), Roman general Gnaeus Naevius (264–201 BC), Roman epic poet and dramatist of the Old Latin period Gnaeus Octavius (consul 87 BC) (died 87 BC), Roman senator elected consul of
598-528: The same criterion could be used to argue that Longinus came from Hispania. Longinus served as legate for Roman Judaea from 85 to 89. This post was combined with serving as commander of Legio X Fretensis , which at the time was stationed in Jerusalem . After his consulate, he held two more governorships: Moesia Superior , on the Danubean frontier, from 93 to 96; then he was transferred to Pannonia ,
624-509: The title Gnaeus . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gnaeus&oldid=1055369389 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Gnaeus From Misplaced Pages,
650-524: The title Gnaeus . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gnaeus&oldid=1055369389 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Gnaeus Pompeius Longinus His full name
676-780: Was Gnaeus Pinarius Aemilius Cicatricula Pompeius Longinus . Arthur Stein first suggested the identification of his birth father was the Pompeius Longinus, military tribune of the Praetorian guard in 69, mentioned by Tacitus ; this identification was also proposed by Ronald Syme . Salomies concurs in this identification, while proposing that his adoptive parent was Gnaeus Pinarius Aemilius Cicatricula , governor of Africa in 80. Syme also proposes that, based on his gentilicium , Longinus may have originated in Gallia Narbonensis , but Edward Dabrowa notes that
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