Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus (consul 1 BC)

Quick Facts: Who was Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus (consul 1 BC)?

Subject:

Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus (consul 1 BC)

Known for:

Roman senator and general who served as consul in 1 BC and earned the cognomen Gaetulicus.

Born:

35 BC

Died:

36

Century / Era:

-35s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus was a Roman senator and general, who was consul in 1 BC with Lucius Calpurnius Piso the Augur as his colleague. Originally born Cossus Cornelius Lentulus, Gaetulicus was a member of the patrician Lentulus branch of the Cornelii clan. Despite giving the appearance of laziness, he was given a number of important commands.

Career & Major Achievements

After serving as consul in 1 BC alongside Lucius Calpurnius Piso, he was elected proconsul of Africa in 6 AD. Whilst there, he fought a successful campaign against the Gaetuli, which earned him the agnomen Gaetulicus. One of the few individuals trusted by the emperor Tiberius, he was sent to Pannonia in 14 AD to accompany Tiberius' son Drusus in putting down a mutiny of the legions there.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Later, he was given the post of praefectus urbi in 33 AD, holding it for a number of years prior to his death. Gaetulicus had at least two sons, Cossus Cornelius Lentulus and Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus, consuls in 25 and 26 AD respectively.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 35 BC: Birth of Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus (consul 1 BC) — Roman senator and general who served as consul in 1 BC and earned the cognomen Gaetulicus.
2. 36: Passing & Historical Legacy — Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus (consul 1 BC) passed away on 36, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus (consul 1 BC)

True or False: “Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus was primarily known for his military campaigns against Germanic tribes on the Rhine frontier.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he served in important commands, his cognomen 'Gaetulicus' came from a successful campaign against the Gaetuli tribe in Africa.

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