Cato the Elder Author

Marcus Porcius, known as Cato the Elder was a first-century B.C. Roman soldier, senator and historian. City-born but devoted to agriculture from a young age, between military campaigns he preferred to live on his farm, where he worked humbly as a labourer and gained the admiration of his neighbours. An active community participant, he was asked to serve as an arbitrator of disputes through which he gained oratorical strength and self confidence. His given name Cato originates from the Latin word catus, meaning “wise”.