Caerellia
Caerellia (fl. 1st c. BCE) was a Roman lady distinguished for her philosophical pursuits. A friend of Cicero who shared his interest in philosophy. She attempted to mend his relationship with his second wife whom he had divorced.[1]
She was accused by Quintus Fufius Calenus of having an affair with him, the truthfulness of which is unknown. She was quite wealthy and had large possessions in Asia.[2]
References[]
- ^ Haskell, H.J.: "This was Cicero" (1964) p. 249
- ^ Smith, William (1870). Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. Vol. 1. Boston, Little. p. 535.
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