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The Plebians were the lower class in early [[Rome]], composed of small farmers and shopkeepers, the status of Plebian was comparable to that of [[commoner]] in Europe, while the patricians were the Roman equivalent of nobility.

The Plebians were the lower class in early [[Rome]], composed of small farmers and shopkeepers, the status of Plebian was comparable to that of [[commoner]] in Europe, while the patricians were the Roman equivalent of nobility.

Status was inherited in ancient Rome, although it was possible to ascend to patrician by marriage and in rare case promotions.

Social status was inherited in ancient Rome, although it was possible to ascend to patrician status by marriage, and in rare cases promotions.

    

    

They were excluded from political and cultural life.  The Plebians fought for more rights and were granted the right to elect representatives called [[tribunes]].  The plebians eventually gained total equality with the [[Patricians]].

They were excluded from political and cultural life.  The Plebians fought for more rights and were granted the right to elect representatives called [[tribunes]].  The plebians eventually gained total equality with the [[Patricians]].