Probinus, Roman Senator

PROBINO, Roman senator. — Consul in 489, FESTA (v.), he headed the opposition against Pope Simmaco. He received praise from Ennodio di Pavia (Opusc., VI: PL 63, 254), but his actions against Simmaco call for many reservations. The year of his death is unknown.

BIBL.: V. FESTO.

Agostino Amore

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“PROBINO, SENATORE ROMANO.” Enciclopedia Cattolica, vol. X (1953), p. 63. Azione Romana digital edition, https://azioneromana.com/article/probino-senatore-romano.