Gratiarum actio ausonius biography

gratiarum actio ausonius biography
paulinus of pella a Roman poet and teacher of rhetoric from Burdigala, Aquitaine (now Bordeaux, France).
prudentius poems Decimius Magnus Ausonius[1] (/ ɔːˈsoʊniəs /; c.
aemilius magnus arborius A professor and poet born about AD 310; died, probably, about AD 394.

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    Decimius Magnus Ausonius[1] (/ ɔːˈsoʊniəs /; c.

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    At the start of the speech, Ausonius establishes an initial dichotomy between the ruler and the ruled, whilst also drawing a contrast between public and private (Gratiarum actio–2):4 Ago tibi gratias, imperator Auguste; si possem, etiam referrem.

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DECIMUS MAGNUS AUSONIUS (c. 310-395), Roman poet and rhetorician, was born at Burdigala [[[Bordeaux]]]. He received an excellent education, especially in grammar and rhetoric, but confesses that his progress in Greek was unsatisfactory. Having completed his studies, he practised for some time as an advocate, but his inclination lay in the direction of teaching. He set up (in 334) a school of rhetoric in his native place, which was largely attended, his most famous pupil being Paulinus,afterwards bishop of Nola. After thirty years of this work, he was summoned by Valentinian to the imperial court, to undertake the education of Gratian, the heir-apparent. The prince always entertained the greatest regard for his tutor, and after his accession bestowed upon him the highest titles and honours,culminating in the consulship (379). After the murder of Gratian (383), Ausonius retired to his estates near Burdigala. He appears to have been a (no

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  • At the start of the speech, Ausonius establishes an initial dichotomy between the ruler and the ruled, whilst also drawing a contrast between public and private (Gratiarum actio1.1–2):4 Ago tibi gratias, imperator Auguste; si possem, etiam referrem.

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      (7) "Gratiarum actio dicta domino Gratiano Augusto", in which Ausonius expresses in prose his thanks for having been made consul.
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  • Ausonius included in his gratiarum actio two praises of the young emperor in order to express his gratitude for the consulate he received;.

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  • Ausonius, DECIMUS MAGNUS, a professor and poet b.

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  • He died about 395.

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      (7) "Gratiarum actio dicta domino Gratiano Augusto", in which Ausonius expresses in prose his thanks for having been made consul.