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Gaius Lutatius Catulus

Roman statesman · Politicians · Born 275 BC

Gaius Lutatius Catulus was a Roman statesman and naval commander in the First Punic War. He was born a member of the plebeian gens Lutatius. His cognomen "Catulus" means "puppy".

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There are no historical records of his life prior to consulship, but his career probably followed the standard cursus honorum, beginning with service in the cavalry and continuing with the positions of military tribune and quaestor.

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Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Born 275 BC