Titus Lucretius Tricipitinus

Ancient Roman politician and military leader
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IntroAncient Roman politician and military leader
PlacesItaly
isPolitician
Work fieldPolitics
Gender
Male
BirthRome
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Biography

Titus Lucretius Tricipitinus was a politician and military leader in the early days of the Roman Republic. Twice, in the years 508 and 504 BC, he was elected Roman Consul, along side Publius Valerius Poplicola. Also a military leader, he was victorious against Lars Porsenna during his first consulate. According to Livy, he led the Roman army together with Valerius against the Sabines in 504 BC and both consuls were awarded the honour of a triumph, however the Fasti Triumphales only mention the triumph of Valerius, in May 504 BC.
During the war between Rome and Clusium, Lucretius participated in a successful sally organised by Valerius, killing a Clusian raiding party.
The stories of Titus and his exploits may in part be mythical.

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