Titus Pomponius, one of the most honourable men in ancient Rome. He understood the art of managing himself with such address, that without leaving his state of neutrality, he preserved the esteem and affection of all parties. His strict friendship with Cicero did not hinder him from having great intimacy with Hortensius. The contests at Rome between Cinna's party and that of Marius induced him to go to Athens, where he continued for a long time. He was very fond of polite learning, and kept at his house several librarians and readers. He might have obtained the most considerable posts in the government; but chose rather not to meddle, because in the corruption and faction which then prevailed he could not discharge them according to the laws. He wrote Annals. He married his daughter to Agrippa; and attained to the age of 77.

ATILLA, king of the Huns, surnamed the scourge of God, lived in the fifth century. He may be ranked amongst the greatest conquerors, since there was scarcely any province of Europe which did not feel the weight of his victorious arms.