Decimus Valerius Taurus Catullus Messallinus Asiaticus

Decimus Valerius Taurus Catullus Messallinus Asiaticus was a member of the Arval Brethren who lived in the second half of 1st century and first half of 2nd century.

Family background Asiaticus was of Allobrogian and Roman ancestry. He was the son of the wealthy, prominent and powerful Roman Senator figure Marcus Lollius Paulinus Decimus Valerius Asiaticus Saturninus and the noblewoman Valeria Catulla Messallina, who came from a family of consular rank. the daughter of the Roman emperor Vitellius by his wife Galeria Fundana. He was born and raised in Rome.

Career In 105, during the reign of Roman emperor Trajan he served as a member of the Arval Brethren.

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