The Empire
Frontinus
He ran Rome’s water system and wrote a book about it.
Years. About AD 40 to AD 103
We are not sure. His birth year is about AD 40, not exact.
Three short facts
- 1He was curator of the aqueducts.
- 2He measured how much water the city should get.
- 3He also served as a governor in Britain.
The story
Frontinus found that people stole water on its way into Rome.
He checked the pipes and wrote it all down.
His book is one of the clearest looks we have at a Roman public service.