The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Quintus Cervidius Scaevola
Also known as Q. Cervidius Scaevola, Scaevola
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 193
A figure of legal authority whose pronouncements on marriage carry the weight of Roman jurisprudence. His position as master to Papinian suggests a mind of considerable influence in the development of Roman law.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during the 2nd century
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 193
- Books
- 1
Quintus Cervidius Scaevola was a prominent Roman jurist of the 2nd century whose legal opinions shaped Roman jurisprudence. Most notably, he served as the probable master of the famous jurist Papinian, and his consideration of fire and water acceptance as the essence of marriage influenced Roman legal understanding of matrimonial bonds.
Description
A Roman jurist of the 2nd century with the dignified bearing appropriate to his legal scholarship. He wears the traditional Roman toga, his mature features suggesting both wisdom and authority. His appearance reflects the formal dress and composed demeanor expected of Rome's most learned legal minds.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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