Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—R

Roman

(The)

Jean Dumont, the French painter, le Romain (1700-1781). Stephen Picart, the French engraver, le Romain (1631-1721). Giulio Pippi, Giulio Romano (1492-1546).

Adrian van Roomen, the mathematician, Adrianus Romanus (1561-1615).

Most learned of the Romans.
Marcus Terentius Varro (B.C. 116-28). Last of the Romans. Rienzi (1310-1354).

Last of the Romans.
Charles James Fox (1749-1806.) (See Sidney.) Ultimus Romanorum. Horace Walpole (1717-1797). (See Last.)

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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