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Roscius

Roscius |ˈrɒsɪəs, ˈrɒʃɪ -| (d.62 bc ), Roman actor; full name Quintus Roscius Gallus. Many notable English actors from the 16th century onwards were nicknamed in reference to his great skill.

 

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Roscius

Roscius |ˈrɒsɪəs, ˈrɒʃɪ -| (d.62 bc ), Roman actor; full name Quintus Roscius Gallus. Many notable English actors from the 16th century onwards were nicknamed in reference to his great skill.