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Appius (CLAUDIUS ap'e-us surnamed C)

CLAUDIUS (ap'e-us), surnamed Cæcus, or the Blind, an ancient Roman, elected censor B. C. 312, which office he held four years. While in this position he made every effort to weaken the power of the plebs, and constructed office he held four years. While in this the road and aqueduct named after him. once dictator. In his old age he became He was subsequently twice consul, and blind. He is the earliest Roman writer of prose and verse whose name we know.