About Manius Juventius Thalna
Lived 250 BC – 163 BC (aged 86–87). Manius Juventius Thalna was a Roman politician and military personnel.
Manius Juventius Thalna (before 206 BC – 163 BC) was Roman consul in the year 163 BC, alongside Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus. He belonged to the plebeian gens Juventia.
In 170 BC, he served in the tribune of the plebs. In 167 BC, he served as Praetor.
He died a sudden death while performing a religious ritual during his consulship. Pliny the Elder wrote in his Natural History: "Manius Juventius Thalna, consul, died while sacrificing."
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When was Manius Juventius Thalna born?
Manius Juventius Thalna was born in 250 BC in Ancient Rome.
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Manius Juventius Thalna died in 163 BC in Corsica and Sardinia.
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Manius Juventius Thalna was a politician and military personnel.
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Manius Juventius Thalna was Roman.
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