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Potitus Valerius Messalla

70 BC – 17 BC

Roman suffect consul 29 BC

Politician Military personnel
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About Potitus Valerius Messalla

Lived 70 BC – 17 BC (aged 52–53). Potitus Valerius Messalla was a Roman politician and military personnel.

Potitus Valerius Messalla (c. 70 BC – after 17 BC) was an Ancient Roman statesman, probably a son of Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus. He presumably had two sons: Manius Valerius Messalla Potitus and Lucius Valerius Messalla Volesus. In 17 BC, Messalla participated in the Secular games.

+ CareerRankDate Quindecimvir Before 43 BC – after 18 BC Monetalis c. 42 BC Military tribune or quaestor Praetor c. 32 BC Suffect consul 29 BC Proconsul of Asia c. 25 – 23 BC Legatus pro praetore of Syria c. 19 – 18 BC

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Important facts

Born
70 BC, Ancient Rome
Birth century
1st century BC
Died
17 BC
Occupation
Politician, military personnel
Nationality
Ancient Rome
Positions held
Ancient Roman senator, Roman consul
Also known as
Potitus Valerius Messala

People in Potitus Valerius Messalla's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Lucius Valerius Messalla Volesus
Lucius Valerius Messalla Volesus
100 – 60 BC
Politician
 Portrait of Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus
Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus
119 – 26 BC
Politician

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Potitus Valerius Messalla?

Roman suffect consul 29 BC

When was Potitus Valerius Messalla born?

Potitus Valerius Messalla was born in 70 BC in Ancient Rome.

When did Potitus Valerius Messalla die?

Potitus Valerius Messalla died in 17 BC.

What was Potitus Valerius Messalla's occupation?

Potitus Valerius Messalla was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Potitus Valerius Messalla?

Potitus Valerius Messalla was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Potitus Valerius Messalla

· Wikidata: Q1225430

· DBpedia: Potitus Valerius Messalla

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