Cornelia


Also found in: Dictionary, Wikipedia.

Cornelia

(kôrnēl`yə), fl. 2d cent. B.C., Roman matron, daughter of Scipio Africanus Major. She was the wife of Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus and mother of the GracchiGracchi
, two Roman statesmen and social reformers, sons of the consul Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus and of Cornelia. The brothers were brought up with great care by their mother. Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus, d.133 B.C., the elder of the Gracchi, fought at Carthage (146 B.
..... Click the link for more information. . She refused to remarry after her husband's death, devoting herself to her children, whom she educated well and inspired with a sense of civic duty and a desire for glory. When a wealthy patrician woman spoke of her jewels, Cornelia pointed to her two sons, saying, "These are my jewels!" Whether she supported the revolutionary tendencies of her sons or tempered them is debated by historians.

Cornelia

indicates that two sons are her jewels. [Rom. Hist.: Hall, 75]
See: Love, Maternal
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
The core Cornelia James brand, known for the high level of its British luxury craftsmanship, will be supplemented by a new diffusion brand, Cornelia By Cornelia James, which will offer the same
The House of Britannia - Launch of new product range and retailing deal
The wrinkle for Josh and Cornelia is that they don't have kids, at an age when babymaking -- particularly in baby-centric Brooklyn -- is the chief activity of all their friends.
Baumbach finds insight a[euro]" and laughs a[euro]" in aging
You saved us," Cornelia smiled, wiping her eyes, "you and those branches .
A Long Night (Part 2)
The focal point of the film from its opening frames, Cornelia (Luminita Gheorghiu) has already revealed herself to be the protagonist of her own operatic struggle.
Insincere enough to be believable
NEW YORK, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornelia Spa, the brand credited with launching the luxury day spa experience, makes its highly anticipated return to New York at The Surrey, the city's only Relais & Chateaux hotel.
Cornelia Spa Returns To New York at The Surrey
You can't go wrong with the locations on Christopher and Cornelia Street," Sabrina said, noting that the area has some sentimental value for the pair.
Morgenstern, Kaye make first buy as Stone Street Properties
Cornelia Cloete won N$3000, given in the form of Wernhil shopping vouchers, after she applied for a building bond from one of the bank's home loan consultants.
FNB awards clients
Members of The Cornerstone Project raised pounds 3,000 for the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation (CdLS Foundation).
Cash help for sufferers
Antalya hotels winning top awards included Cornelia Hotels Golf & Spa, Mardan Palace and Adam & Eve Hotels.
WTA unveils Europe winners in Turkey
London-based Ms Vadgama was presented with the Asian Achievers Award Gold Award for her latest book, An Indian Portia: Selected Writings of Cornelia Sorabji (1866-1954) by the business secretary, Vince Cable (right), at a gala evening at Wembley Stadium, attended by nearly a thousand guests.
High achiever awarded
Thrilled granddad, Mr Harris, said: "We're all so excited about the arrival of Cornelia.
Dairy that's bringing a taste of Wales to rest of the world
He was the product of Matthews's eight-year affair with the late Dutch aristocrat Cornelia Elgerhuizen.
TO MY BOOTIFUL SON ..I LEAVE pounds 40MILLION; Poultry sum for lovechild of turkey king Matthews

Encyclopedia browser ?
Full browser ?