About Publius Mucius Scaevola
Lived 300 BC – 200 BC. Publius Mucius Scaevola was a Roman politician and military personnel.
Publius Mucius Scaevola ( 179–169 BC) was a Roman politician and general.
In 179 BC, as praetor urbanus, he was charged with investigating cases of poisoning in the city of Rome. Scaevola was elected one of the consuls for 175 BC alongside Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. During their term of office, both men campaigned against the Ligurians, and both celebrated triumphs for their successes. Publius's brother Quintus succeeded him in office for the following year.
He was an unsuccessful candidate to the censorship of 169 BC.
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Who was Publius Mucius Scaevola?
Roman consul 175 BC
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Publius Mucius Scaevola was born in 300 BC in Ancient Rome.
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Publius Mucius Scaevola died in 200 BC.
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Publius Mucius Scaevola was a politician and military personnel.
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Publius Mucius Scaevola was Roman.
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