Titus Labienus (historian)

Not to be confused with Titus Labienus.

Titus Labienus
Bornunknown
Diedc. A.D. 8
Occupationsorator and historian
Years active1st century B.C.- 1st century A.D.
Known forbeing the first writer tried for literary treason

Titus Labienus was an orator and historian during the reign of Augustus. He wrote works of oratory and history. After the Roman Senate ordered his books burned, Liberius committed suicide. Caligula later lifted the ban on Liberius's books.

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