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Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus

279 BC – 213 BC

Roman consul 237 BC

Politician Military personnel
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About Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus

Lived 279 BC – 213 BC (aged 65–66). Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus was a Roman politician and military personnel.

Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus was a Roman politician in the third century BC.

Family His father was Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus, consul in 275 BC. His brother was Publius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus, consul in 236 BC. His sons were Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus consul in 201 BC, and Lucius Cornelius Lentulus who held the consulship in 199 BC.

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Important facts

Born
279 BC, Ancient Rome
Birth century
3rd century BC
Died
213 BC
Occupation
Politician, military personnel
Nationality
Ancient Rome
Positions held
Roman censor, Aedile, Ancient Roman senator, Roman consul
Also known as
Lucius Cornelius L.f. Lentulus Caudinus

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus?

Roman consul 237 BC

When was Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus born?

Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus was born in 279 BC in Ancient Rome.

When did Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus die?

Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus died in 213 BC.

What was Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus's occupation?

Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus?

Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus

· Wikidata: Q934699

· DBpedia: Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Caudinus (consul 237 BC)

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