About Messalla
Born 250. Messalla was a Roman politician.
(Lucius Valerius) Messalla (fl. 3rd century) was a Roman senator.
Life Messalla is assumed to be a member of the third century Patrician gens Valeria, possibly the son of Lucius Valerius Poplicola Balbinus Maximus. In 280 he was appointed consul prior alongside Vettius Gratus.
Christian Settipani has suggested that Valerius Maximus Basilius, praefectus urbi of Rome in 319, was his son.
Ancestry
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Messalla?
Roman consul in 280 AD
When was Messalla born?
Messalla was born in 250.
What was Messalla's occupation?
Messalla was a politician.
What nationality was Messalla?
Messalla was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lucius Valerius Messalla (consul 280)
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