Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was a Roman statesman who gave up his power for the good of the Roman Republic. But in one version of the story, he came back.

The society, in turn, was named for Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, a hero of the Roman Republic in the fifth century B.C. who was a model of civic responsibility by relinquishing his role as ...

Outgoing PM Boris Johnson compared himself to Roman dictator Cincinnatus who 'returned to his plough' after his time in office - but was later asked to return to power ...

Boris Johnson compared himself to Cincinnatus in his final speech as Prime Minister today (September 6). But who is this ancient figure, and what could the reference mean? In the speech outside 10 ...

Boris Johnson farewell speech: Who was the Roman statesman Cincinnatus? ‘I am returning to my plough and I will be offering this government nothing but the most fervent support,’ says outgoing ...

Promising his "most fervent support" to his successor Liz Truss, Mr Johnson compared himself to Cincinnatus, who battled against invasion before returning to his farm. According to tradition ...

Boris Johnson's reference to Roman dictator Cincinnatus hints at his return Promising his "most fervent support" to his successor Liz Truss, Mr Johnson compared himself to Cincinnatus, who battled ...

Boris Johnson promised “the most fervent support” to his successor Liz Truss as he compared himself to Cincinnatus in his final speech as prime minister.