person
Marcus Valerius Corvus
also: M. Valerius, M. Ualerius, M. Valerius Corvus, Valerius, Corvinus, Coruinus
The young hero whom a raven aided in single combat against a Gaul (whence the surname Corvus); consul at twenty-three and repeatedly thereafter, and the dictator who reconciled the mutinous army by his speech.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 7 §12 Marcus Valerius
The young military tribune, given as master of the horse to the dictator Sulpicius; soon to win the surname Corvus.
- The History of Rome, Book 8 §3 Marcus Valerius
Marcus Valerius Corvus, the great commander of the age; here interrex, later pontiff (ch. 9) and consul.
- The History of Rome, Book 9 §17 Marcus Valerius Corvus
A celebrated general of the age, repeatedly consul and dictator; cited by Livy as a Roman match for Alexander.
- The History of Rome, Book 24 §8 Marcus Valerius was not distrusted
Marcus Valerius Corvus, who as a young tribune killed a challenging Gaul in single combat with a raven's help, gaining the name Corvus.
- The History of Rome, Book 38 §13 Marcus Valerius
M. Valerius Corvus, who killed a Gaulish champion in single combat (349 BC), helped by a raven.