The Resume

(110 BC-March 31, 32 BC)
Later known as Quintus Caecilius Pomponianus Atticus
Ancient Roman banker and man of letters
Famous for his correspondence with Cicero
Wrote 'Liber annalis,' or 'Yearly Accounts' (published in 47 BC)

Why he might be annoying:

All of his works and writings are considered lost.
He remained good friends with the Triumvirs who condemned Cicero to death, including Octavian adviser Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (to whom he gave his daughter to in marriage).
When he became terminally ill he resorted to assisted suicide/euthanasia.

Why he might not be annoying:

Cicero dedicated his work, 'Laelius de Amicitia' to him.
Cicero's letters to him (compiled as 'Epistulae ad Atticum') are considered among the most reliable sources of information for the period leading up to the fall of the Roman Republic.
He was known as a man endowed with gifts of moderation and diplomacy.
He managed to maintain relationships with the major political figures of the time, including Gaius Marius to Octavian, without ever actually participating in the rough-and-tumble of Roman politics.
He is the namesake for the Atticus Finch character in Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

Credit: BoyWiththeGreenHair

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Ancient Times
• Ancient Times: Rome
• BoyWiththeGreenHair’s Profiles [Series 21]
• I Committed Suicide
• Long Names
• Look at me, I'm Busted
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Meaningful Names
• Philosophers: Hellenistic Period [350 BC - 700 AD]
• Profiles 54251-54500 (Ranked: 54458)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying