Gracchi Brothers

The Gracchi Brothers, Tiberius and Gaius, were Roman politicians in the 2nd century BCE who advocated for social and political reforms. They aimed to address the growing inequality and land distribution issues in Rome, which were harming the lower classes and veterans. Tiberius proposed land reforms to distribute public land to the poor, while Gaius expanded these efforts and pushed for further reforms, including citizenship rights for non-Romans. Their actions challenged the powerful elite, leading to political tensions and ultimately their violent deaths. Their legacy influenced future reform movements and highlighted the struggles between social classes in Rome.