Cornelius (fem. Cornelia) was the nomen of the patriciangens Cornelia, one of the important families of ancient Rome.
The Scipiones[?], Dolabellae[?], and Cinnae were notable branches of the family.
Ser. Cornelius Maluginensis (Cossus), consul 485 BC
L. Cornelius Ser.f. Maluginensis Uritus (Cossus), consul 459 BC
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August 25 - Henri Fantin-Latour, painter
August 29 - Murat V, deposed Ottoman sultan
September 26 - John F. Stairs, businessman, statesman
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