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Quintus Aulius Cerretanus

400 BC – 315 BC

Roman consul

Politician Military personnel
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About Quintus Aulius Cerretanus

Lived 400 BC – 315 BC. Quintus Aulius Cerretanus was a Roman politician and military personnel.

Quintus Aulius Q. f. Q. n. Cerretanus was twice consul in the Second Samnite War, first in 323 BC with Gaius Sulpicius Longus, when he had the conduct of the war in Apulia, and a second time in 319 with Lucius Papirius Cursor, when he conquered the Ferentani and received their city into surrender.

Aulius was magister equitum to the dictator Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus in 315, and fought a battle against the Samnites without consulting the dictator, in which he was slain after killing the Samnite general.

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Important facts

Born
400 BC, Ancient Rome
Birth century
4th century BC
Died
315 BC, Saticula
Occupation
Politician, military personnel
Nationality
Ancient Rome
Positions held
Magister equitum, Ancient Roman senator, Roman consul
Also known as
Quintus Aulius Q.f. Cerretanus

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Quintus Aulius Cerretanus?

Roman consul

When was Quintus Aulius Cerretanus born?

Quintus Aulius Cerretanus was born in 400 BC in Ancient Rome.

When did Quintus Aulius Cerretanus die?

Quintus Aulius Cerretanus died in 315 BC in Saticula.

What was Quintus Aulius Cerretanus's occupation?

Quintus Aulius Cerretanus was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Quintus Aulius Cerretanus?

Quintus Aulius Cerretanus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Quintus Aulius Cerretanus

· Wikidata: Q186023

· DBpedia: Quintus Aulius Cerretanus

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