Dentatus

This time one of the consuls was Marcus Curius -- called Dentatus, because he had been born with teeth in his mouth -- a stout, plain old Roman, very stern, for when he levied troops against Pyrrhus, the first man who refused to serve was punished by having his property seized and sold.

Young Folks' History of Rome Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

'Dentatus' won the prize, but this piece of good fortune was counterbalanced by a letter from Mr. Haydon, senior, containing the announcement that he could no longer afford to maintain his son.

Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century George Paston

While engaged on 'Macbeth,' he competed with 'Dentatus' for a hundred guinea prize offered by the

Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century George Paston

He redoubled his efforts, and in March 1809, 'Dentatus' was finished.

Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century George Paston

He redoubled his efforts, and in March 1809, 'Dentatus' was finished.

Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century Paston, George, d. 1936 1902

'Dentatus' won the prize, but this piece of good fortune was counterbalanced by a letter from Mr. Haydon, senior, containing the announcement that he could no longer afford to maintain his son.

Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century Paston, George, d. 1936 1902

While engaged on 'Macbeth,' he competed with 'Dentatus' for a hundred guinea prize offered by the Directors of the British Gallery for the best historical picture.

Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century Paston, George, d. 1936 1902

Dentatus, Lord of Carboyle, the grandson of Duke Robert, son of

Westward Ho! 2007

Marcus Annius Curius Dentatus, a Roman consul who conquered the Sabines and was famous for his steadfast austerity and refusal to be bribed.

Note: Curius 2002

Recrossing the straits into Italy, he once more engaged the Romans, but at the battle of Beneventum suffered a disastrous and final defeat at the hands of the consul Curius Dentatus (274 B.C.).

General History for Colleges and High Schools Philip Van Ness Myers