Titus Lucretius Tricipitinus
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Titus Lucretius Tricipitinus is a figure of the Roman Republic
. Twice, in the years 508 and 504 BC, he was Roman Consul
, both times with Publius Valerius Poplicola. Also a military leader, he was victorious against Lars Porsenna during his first consulate, and triumphed over the Sabines during his second.
During the war between Rome and Clusium, Lucretius participated in a successful sally organised by Valerius, killing a Clusian raiding party.
The stories of Titus and his exploits may in part be mythical.
Roman Republic
The Roman Republic was the period of the ancient Roman civilization where the government operated as a republic. It began with the overthrow of the Roman monarchy, traditionally dated around 508 BC, and its replacement by a government headed by two consuls, elected annually by the citizens and...
. Twice, in the years 508 and 504 BC, he was Roman Consul
Roman consul
A consul served in the highest elected political office of the Roman Republic.Each year, two consuls were elected together, to serve for a one-year term. Each consul was given veto power over his colleague and the officials would alternate each month...
, both times with Publius Valerius Poplicola. Also a military leader, he was victorious against Lars Porsenna during his first consulate, and triumphed over the Sabines during his second.
During the war between Rome and Clusium, Lucretius participated in a successful sally organised by Valerius, killing a Clusian raiding party.
The stories of Titus and his exploits may in part be mythical.