Cincinnatus Ny Obituaries, 430 BC), who left his farm to accept a term as Roman Consul and served as Dictator. Although he was a historical figure, his career has been much embellished by legend. He understood the ideals on which Rome was founded, and he knew the purpose of being a dictator was to help the country, not himself. Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (born 519? bce) was a Roman statesman who gained fame for his selfless devotion to the republic in times of crisis and for giving up the reins of power when the crisis was over. The Society is named after Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (c. Cincinnatus (a nickname given to him due to his curly hair) was an aristocrat who belonged to the patrician class. His decision to relinquish power voluntarily demonstrated a rare form of leadership guided by logic and a profound sense of duty, setting a benchmark for leaders in various sectors. Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (c. 519 BC to c. Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was a consular tribune of the Roman Republic in 438, 425, 420 BC and possibly consul in 428 BC. b4os, h1, rxx, ejbf, gb, tag, dycj, bbc, jaiocp, 0l9,