Publius Servilius Vatia Isauricus
Roman general and statesman, consul 79 BCE / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Publius Servilius Vatia Isauricus (c. 130 BC ā 44 BC), was a politician and general of the Roman Republic and a member of the plebeian branch of the gens Servilii. He was elected consul for 79 BC with Appius Claudius Pulcher as his consular collegae. From 78 to 74 BC, as proconsul of Cilicia, he fought against the Cilician Pirates and Isaurian hill tribes in Asia Minor. He was granted the agnomen Isauricus for his victories over the Isaurians. Upon returning to Rome he celebrated a triumph for his victories.
Quick Facts Consul of the Roman Republic, Preceded by ...
Publius Servilius Vatia Isauricus | |
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Consul of the Roman Republic | |
In office January 79 BC ā December 79 BC | |
Preceded by | Lucius Cornelius Sulla and Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius |
Succeeded by | Marcus Aemilius Lepidus and Quintus Lutatius Catulus |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 130 BC |
Died | 44 BC Rome |
Political party | Sullan |
Children | Publius Servilius Vatia Isauricus and Servilia |
Military service | |
Commands | The 78-74 BC campaign against the Cilician pirates and the Isaurian hill tribes |
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