Roman Rulers
Cincinnatus
the Plowman Dictator
Cincinnatus was a statesman of the Roman Republic active in the 5th c. BC originally from Italia. Held power for 2 years and died of natural causes.
Historical Note
Twice called from his plow to serve as dictator. Defeated Rome's enemies in 16 days, resigned, and returned to his farm — the archetype of Roman civic virtue.