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Quintus Antonius Balbus

200 BC – 82 BC

Praetor in Sicily in 82 BC

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About Quintus Antonius Balbus

Lived 200 BC – 82 BC. Quintus Antonius Balbus was a Roman politician, military personnel and mintmaster.

Quintus Antonius Balbus was a Plebeian politician of Ancient Rome. He lived in the 1st century BCE.

Balbus was praetor in Sardinia in 82 BCE, during the civil war instigated by Roman Republican general Sulla. Balbus held that province on the side of the populares, but was killed by Lucius Marcius Philippus, legate of Sulla, who successfully conquered the province to bring it under Sulla's control.

Coinage survives that was struck either by, or in honor of, this Balbus. The obverse of the serrated silver denarius represents the head of the Roman god Jupiter; the reverse reads "Q. A(N)TO. BA(L)B. PR." with Victoria driving a quadriga.

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Important facts

Born
200 BC, Ancient Rome
Birth century
Died
82 BC, Sicilia
Nationality
Positions held
Roman governor, Praetor, Ancient Roman senator, Triumvir monetalis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Quintus Antonius Balbus?

praetor in Sicily in 82 BC

When was Quintus Antonius Balbus born?

Quintus Antonius Balbus was born in 200 BC in Ancient Rome.

When did Quintus Antonius Balbus die?

Quintus Antonius Balbus died in 82 BC in Sicilia.

What was Quintus Antonius Balbus's occupation?

Quintus Antonius Balbus was a politician, military personnel and mintmaster.

What nationality was Quintus Antonius Balbus?

Quintus Antonius Balbus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Quintus Antonius Balbus

· Wikidata: Q5295006

· DBpedia: Quintus Antonius Balbus

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