About Sextus Furius
Lived 600 BC – 500 BC. Sextus Furius was a Roman politician and military personnel.
Sextus Furius ( 488–486 BC) was a Roman politician from the early Republic, who served as consul in 488 BC alongside Spurius Nautius Rutilus. It was during their term of office that Rome was besieged by Coriolanus and the Volsci. Roman tradition credits the consuls with normal duties during the siege, as well as a raid on Volscian territory after their withdrawal.
Some sources suggest that Sextus Furius was among a group of nine tribunes (probably military tribunes) who were burnt alive in 486 BC, possibly for supporting the alleged conspiracy of the consul Spurius Cassius.
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Who was Sextus Furius?
Roman senator, consul in 488 BC
When was Sextus Furius born?
Sextus Furius was born in 600 BC in Ancient Rome.
When did Sextus Furius die?
Sextus Furius died in 500 BC.
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Sextus Furius was a politician and military personnel.
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Sextus Furius was Roman.
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