NOBLE+LIFE

Editor- Mitch Polonsky

Patricians (Judy Sun): -the wealthy class of the Roman Empire -consisted of families whose blood originates from old and powerful families -even though some plebeians became even more wealthy then them, plebeians were still denied privileges the patricians had -had a monopoly over the senate, consulship, religious positions, and etc. -it wasn't until the **Conflict of Orders** that the patricians power detracted just a bit http://ancienthistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/581956?terms=Roman+Patricians

Nobility (Judy Sun): -A man was recognized for his Noblity if his family had a continuance of this status for at least 3 generations -the //Paterfamilias// (the male head of a family) had to prove his //Virtus// (his worth as a man) -They proved their virtues by starting a political career which would have to live up to the achievement of their ancestors —this would start by joining the military at their late teens —-which would show their good and bad traits needed to impress people —-they would be tested in various ways, like being tempted by foreign women/cultures —then at 30, They would start to try their hand at gaining a high office —failure- their families' status would be rebuked —success- they would be remembered to act as a goal and become a burden to live up to for future generations of Nobles http://www.roman-empire.net/society/soc-nobiloblig.html

Nobility and Wealth- Tessa Weisenborn

Roman Senators were nobles and Patricians, who were descendants of the original founders of the city. Eventually, after taking sides against Tiberius Gracchus, a tribune who tried to give power to those who were not as wealthy, not all of the Patricians were nobles, and not all of the nobles were Patricians. A Plebeian who held an office would be known as a "novus homo," meaning "new man." Also, even though the people had the right to govern, power was monopolized by the nobles and Senate, who received more rights, and even wealthy Plebeians did not have the same rights as Patricians.[|Source]

Even though the life of the emperor was luxurious, you had to work hard to get it. Since succession to the throne had to be approved by the senate, and therefore not strictly hereditary, the palace was awash with competition and backstabbing. Furthermore, if you sided with a faction interested in the throne, and that faction lost, you could lose your home, family, or even life. Therefore, a patrician's education would often involve public speaking and politics among the more academically minded subjects. http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/patricians.html (Chris Janidlo)

Roman everyday life Noble life Noble people were people who were well known or distinguished. The plebs and patricians became the aristocrats in the third century BC. The senate was also distinguished along with other people in the government. Noble families were families with consuls and people who were expected to become consuls. The nobles had nothing to do with trading. Because there was a fire the rich patricians were only allowed to have seventy foot houses. The houses had glass that was very valuable in Rome only the rich and the emperor had it. The houses also had heaters that could be carried. The patricians had the right to take pictures of themselves. Eventually the plebeians were allowed to do this to. It said below the picture what the person had done in their life.

Information from www.roman-colosseum.info Keith Mandel