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Marcus Tullius Tiro

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Marcus Tullius Tiro

Marcus Tullius Tiro

Years
Birthplace
Slave of Cicero
FreedmanBC 53
Inventor of Shorthand

Biography

Marcus Tullius Tiro (73–4 BC) was first a slave, then a freedman, of Cicero from whom he received his nomen and praenomen. He is frequently mentioned in Cicero's letters. After Cicero's death Tiro published his former master's collected works of letters and speeches. He also wrote a considerable number of books himself, and is thought to have invented an early form of shorthand.

Inspiring Quote

"I captured every word of Cicero through shorthand."

—— 推测

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