About Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus
Lived 150 BC – 100 BC. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus was a Roman politician and military personnel.
Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus was a consul of the Roman Republic in 97 BC. He had been praetor by 100 BC. His consular colleague was Publius Licinius Crassus. During their consulship, the Roman Senate passed a decree banning human sacrifice. Despite the fame of the gens Cornelia and his attainment of Rome's highest office, little is known about this Lentulus.
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Who was Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus?
Roman consul 97 BC
When was Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus born?
Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus was born in 150 BC in Ancient Rome.
When did Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus die?
Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus died in 100 BC.
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Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus?
Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus was Roman.
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· Wikipedia: Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus
· DBpedia: Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus (consul 97 BC)
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