Publius Valerius Poplicola

Reading notes

• The History of Rome, Book 2 §53 Publius Valerius

  Consul who won the double victory over the Sabines and Veientes before Veii.

• The History of Rome, Book 3 §8 Publius Valerius Publicola

  Of the Valerian house, descendant of the Republic's founding consul; here he serves as interrex and holds the consular elections.

• The History of Rome, Book 3 §15 Publius Valerius Publicola

  Consul this year, of the house of the Republic's founder; he will lead the recapture of the Capitol and die in the assault.

• The History of Rome, Book 7 §32 the Publicolae

  The old cognomen of the Valerian house ('people-cherisher'), borne by the consul of the Republic's first year, which Corvus claims to honor.