The
nomenValgius is derived from the
surnameValgus, originally indicating someone with
bow legs.[2]
Branches and cognomina
The only
cognomen among the Valgii mentioned in Roman authors was Rufus, originally referring to someone with red hair, and belonging to a large class of surnames derived from the physical features of an individual.[3]
Members
This list includes abbreviated
praenomina. For an explanation of this practice, see
filiation.
Valgius, a beneficiary of
Sulla's proscriptions, through which he obtained considerable property. His son-in-law was
Publius Servilius Rullus, the proposer of an
agrarian law opposed by
Cicero during his consulship in 63 BC.[4]
Gaius Valgius, adopted a son of Cicero's friend, Quintus Hippius, who became Gaius Valgius Hippianus.[5][6]
Gaius Valgius Hippianus, originally the son of Quintus Hippius, was adopted by Gaius Valgius. Cicero recommended him to the
magistrates of
Fregellae, where Hippianus purchased an estate.[5][6]
The
nomenValgius is derived from the
surnameValgus, originally indicating someone with
bow legs.[2]
Branches and cognomina
The only
cognomen among the Valgii mentioned in Roman authors was Rufus, originally referring to someone with red hair, and belonging to a large class of surnames derived from the physical features of an individual.[3]
Members
This list includes abbreviated
praenomina. For an explanation of this practice, see
filiation.
Valgius, a beneficiary of
Sulla's proscriptions, through which he obtained considerable property. His son-in-law was
Publius Servilius Rullus, the proposer of an
agrarian law opposed by
Cicero during his consulship in 63 BC.[4]
Gaius Valgius, adopted a son of Cicero's friend, Quintus Hippius, who became Gaius Valgius Hippianus.[5][6]
Gaius Valgius Hippianus, originally the son of Quintus Hippius, was adopted by Gaius Valgius. Cicero recommended him to the
magistrates of
Fregellae, where Hippianus purchased an estate.[5][6]