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Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis

d. 500 BC

Roman senator and general, consul in 464 BC

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About Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis

Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis was a Roman politician, military personnel, ancient Roman priest and diplomat.

Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis was a patrician politician of ancient Rome, and apparently son of Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis, and therefore brother of Spurius Postumius Albus Regillensis. He, or possibly his brother Spurius, was appointed to dedicate the Temple of Castor in 484 BC as duumviri aedi dedicandae.

He was consul in 464 BC, carried on war against the Aequians, and protected the border from raiders.

He (or his brother Spurius) was either a augur or pontifex as gathered from an inscription saying that he co-opted the year in 462 BC, a role traditionally ascribed to one of these posts.

Before the Battle of Mount Algidus he was sent as ambassador, along with Quintus Fabius Vibulanus and Publius Volumnius Amintinus Gallus, to the Aequians in 458 BC, on which occasion he was insulted by their commander, who told him to take Rome's entreaties and tell them to an oak tree.

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Important facts

Born
Ancient Rome
Died
500 BC
Nationality
Positions held
Ancient Roman senator, Roman consul, Duumviri, Augur
Also known as
Aulus Postumius A.f. Albus Regillensis

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Who was Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis?

Roman senator and general, consul in 464 BC

When was Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis born?

Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis was born in Ancient Rome.

When did Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis die?

Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis died in 500 BC.

What was Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis's occupation?

Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis was a politician, military personnel, ancient Roman priest and diplomat.

What nationality was Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis?

Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis

· Wikidata: Q787709

· DBpedia: Aulus Postumius Albus Regillensis (consul 464 BC)

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