# Marcus Menenius — Discourses on Livy character guide

> Marcus Menenius in Discourses on Livy by Niccolò Machiavelli.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Menenius, Marcus

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

Roman consul who negotiated with the plebeians during the secession.

## Relationships

### [Pope Alexander VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/characters/pope_alexander_vi)

_rivalry_

Marcus Menenius, a Roman consul known for reconciling plebeians, is contrasted with Pope Alexander VI as a figure of corruption and division.

### [Appius Claudius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/characters/appius_claudius)

_rivalry_

Appius Claudius, a patrician oppressor, is opposed by Marcus Menenius, a moderate who sought to calm plebeian unrest, highlighting class conflict.

### [Titus Livius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/characters/titus_livius)

_professional_

Marcus Menenius is a historical figure recorded by Titus Livius (Livy), who narrates his role in the secession of the plebs.

### [Scipio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/characters/scipio)

_friendship_

Marcus Menenius and Scipio Africanus are both Roman figures praised for their virtue and service to the republic, though from different eras.

### [Titus Livius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/characters/titus_livius)

_professional_

Marcus Menenius is a historical figure recorded by Titus Livius (Livy), who narrates his role in the secession of the plebs.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/v)

A plebeian dictator appointed to investigate plots in Capua; he later laid down his dictatorship and was acquitted after being accused of corruption.

### [Chapter L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/l)

Not directly mentioned, but the tribunes' authority is highlighted as a check on the consuls' obstinacy.

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