ABSTRACT
Two funerary inscriptions for three children from ancient Rome read:
Sacred to the departed spirit of Q. Sulpicius Maximus, son of Quintus and of the Claudian tribe, a native of Rome. He lived for 11 years, 5 months and 12 days. He performed at the third celebration of the Competition, amongst 52 Greek poets, and the favour which he attracted through his young age was turned to admiration by his talent: he acquitted himself with honour. His extempore verses are inscribed above, to show that his parents have not been carried away in their affection. Q. Sulpicius Eugramus and Licinia Ianuaria, his desolate parents, have set this up for their devoted son and for themselves and their successors
(CIL 6. 33976, end of first century AD) 1