Aulus Caecina Alienus
1st century AD Roman general
About Aulus Caecina Alienus
Lived AD 50 – AD 79 (aged 28–29). Aulus Caecina Alienus was a Roman military officer, politician and military personnel.
Aulus Caecina Alienus ( – ) was a Roman general active during the Year of the Four Emperors.
Biography Caecina was born in Vicetia (modern Vicenza) around 40 A.D. After a trial, Galba convicted him for misappropriation of funds. who sent him across the Swiss plateau with troops from Germania Superior. It was said that Caecina was planning to overthrow the Flavians by inciting the troops. Titus had discovered a speech written in Caecina’s own hand that he intended to read to the soldiers to execute his plan.
Tacitus described Caecina as a man of handsome presence and boundless ambition, a gifted orator and a great favourite with the soldiers.
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Who was Aulus Caecina Alienus?
1st century AD Roman general
When was Aulus Caecina Alienus born?
Aulus Caecina Alienus was born in AD 50 in Vicenza.
When did Aulus Caecina Alienus die?
Aulus Caecina Alienus died in AD 79 in Rome.
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Aulus Caecina Alienus was a military officer, politician and military personnel.
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Aulus Caecina Alienus was Roman.
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