About Quintus Mucius Scaevola
Lived 300 BC – 200 BC. Quintus Mucius Scaevola was a Roman politician and military personnel.
Quintus Mucius Scaevola ( ; early 2nd century BC) was a politician of the Roman Republic, believed to be the son of his namesake who was praetor in 215 BC. He was made praetor in 179 BC, and became governor of Sicily. In 174 BC, he was made consul, and in 171 BC, tribune. In this latter position, he accompanied his brother-in-law Publius Licinius Crassus on campaign against Perseus of Macedonia.
His son was Quintus Mucius Scaevola Augur (c. 159 – 88 BC), much younger than his cousins.
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Who was Quintus Mucius Scaevola?
politician (0300-0200)
When was Quintus Mucius Scaevola born?
Quintus Mucius Scaevola was born in 300 BC in Ancient Rome.
When did Quintus Mucius Scaevola die?
Quintus Mucius Scaevola died in 200 BC.
What was Quintus Mucius Scaevola's occupation?
Quintus Mucius Scaevola was a politician and military personnel.
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Quintus Mucius Scaevola was Roman.
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· Wikipedia: Quintus Mucius Scaevola
· DBpedia: Quintus Mucius Scaevola (consul 174 BC)
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