About Spurius Carvilius
Lived 300 BC – 260 BC. Spurius Carvilius was a Roman military personnel.
Spurius Carvilius was sent by Gnaeus Sicinius to Rome in 171 BC, when Perseus despatched an embassy to the Senate. The Senate ordered the ambassadors to quit Italy within eleven days, and Carvilius was appointed to keep watch over them, till they embarked on board their ships.
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Who was Spurius Carvilius?
Roman legatus in 171 BC
When was Spurius Carvilius born?
Spurius Carvilius was born in 300 BC in Ancient Rome.
When did Spurius Carvilius die?
Spurius Carvilius died in 260 BC.
What was Spurius Carvilius's occupation?
Spurius Carvilius was a military personnel.
What nationality was Spurius Carvilius?
Spurius Carvilius was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Spurius Carvilius
· DBpedia: Spurius Carvilius (171 BC)
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