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Tried to uphold optimate principles during the political crises that led to the establishment of the Roman Empire

His extensive writings include treatises on rhetoric, philosophy and politics. He is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists and the innovator of what became known as "Ciceronian rhetoric"

Educated in Rome and in Greece

Came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and served as consul in 63 BCE

He greatly influenced both ancient and modern reception of the Latin language

A substantial part of his work has survived, and he was admired by both ancient and modern authors alike

Though he was an accomplished orator and successful lawyer, Cicero believed his political career was his most important achievement