person

Marcus Popilius Laenas

Marcus Popilius

also: M. Popilius Laenas, M. Popilio Laenate, M. Popilius

Plebeian consul four times; as consul he won a hard double battle against the Gauls in the Latin country and triumphed, and as praetor condemned Licinius Stolo under Stolo's own land law.

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The History of Rome, Book 7 §12 Marcus Popilius Laenas
Plebeian consul four times; here he beats off the Tiburtine night-raid on Rome.
The History of Rome, Book 41 §22 Marcus Popilius Laenas
Praetor who begged off Sardinia, arguing that continuity of command was most effective; later consul.
The History of Rome, Book 42 §1 Marcus Popilius Laenas
The other consul of 173 BC, assigned with his colleague to campaign against the Ligurians.
The History of Rome, Book 44 §1 Marcus Popilius
A man of consular rank serving as military tribune, then a legate in the Macedonian campaign.

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Mentioned in 7 works (21 mentions)

The History of Rome, Book 7 hist · 6 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 9 hist · 1 mention

§21 Marcus Popilius

The History of Rome, Book 41 hist · 4 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 42 hist · 6 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 43 hist · 1 mention

§3 Marcus Popilius

The History of Rome, Book 44 hist · 2 mentions

The History of Rome, Fragments hist · 1 mention

§11 Marcus Popilius