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Marcus Umbrius Primus

b. 150

Roman senator

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About Marcus Umbrius Primus

Born 150. Marcus Umbrius Primus was a Roman.

Marcus Umbrius Primus (fl. Late 2nd century to early 3rd century AD) was a Roman senator who was appointed suffect consul around AD 185.

Biography Umbrius Primus was a member of the gens Umbrii Primi which hailed from Compsa (known today as Conza della Campania). After serving as governor of Lycia et Pamphylia, he was appointed Suffect consul around AD 185 or 186. Around AD 201 or 202 he was the Proconsular governor of Africa Proconsularis.

Umbrius Primus is believed to have been the adoptive father of Marcus Nummius Umbrius Primus Senecio Albinus, who served as consul in AD 206, although it has been speculated that Umbrius Primus may in fact have been his biological father.

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Important facts

Born
150
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Quaestor, Curule aedile, Praetor, Proconsul of Africa

Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcus Umbrius Primus?

Roman senator

When was Marcus Umbrius Primus born?

Marcus Umbrius Primus was born in 150.

What nationality was Marcus Umbrius Primus?

Marcus Umbrius Primus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcus Umbrius Primus

· Wikidata: Q21106081

· DBpedia: Marcus Umbrius Primus

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