About Quintus Opimius
Quintus Opimius was a Roman politician, military personnel, mintmaster and consul.
Quintus Opimius was a Roman politician in the second century BC.
Family He was a member of gens Opimia. His son Lucius Opimius was consul in 121 BC.
Career In 154 BC, he was elected consul together with Lucius Postumius Albinus as his colleague. He successfully defended the allied city of Massilia against the Ligurians, receiving a triumph. His colleague Postumius Albinus died while serving as a consul, being succeeded by Manius Acilius Glabrio.
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Who was Quintus Opimius?
Roman consul 154 BC
When was Quintus Opimius born?
Quintus Opimius was born in Ancient Rome.
What was Quintus Opimius's occupation?
Quintus Opimius was a politician, military personnel, mintmaster and consul.
What nationality was Quintus Opimius?
Quintus Opimius was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Quintus Opimius (consul)
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