Appius Claudius Caecus was a prominent Roman censor, born in Ancient Rome. He lived during the Roman Republic and held the office of censor in 312 BC, a period during which he implemented significant reforms. His most famous work is the construction of the Appian Way (Via Ápia), one of the most important Roman roads, which connected Rome to Capua, and which gave him the cognomen 'Caecus' (Blind). He was also responsible for the construction of Rome's first aqueduct, the Aqua Appia. As a politician, he was known for his oratory and his influence in the Roman Senate. The exact dates of his birth and death are uncertain, but his consulship occurred in 307 BC and 296 BC.