Lucius Valerius Flaccus (Consul 261 BC)

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Lucius Valerius Flaccus was a Roman politician at the time of the First Punic War .

According to the consular fasts , he was the son of a Marcus, who is not known any further; his grandfather could be the magister equitum of the year 321 BC. BC, who was also called Lucius Valerius Flaccus. Together with Titus Otacilius Crassus he became consul for the year 261 BC. Elected. Both consuls operated in Sicily ; The further expansion of the Roman fleet falls during her term of office . Nothing is known about Flaccus' further life. His son was the consul from 227 BC. BC, Publius Valerius Flaccus .

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SURNAME Valerius Flaccus, Lucius
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Flaccus, Lucius Valerius
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Roman consul 261 BC Chr.
DATE OF BIRTH 4th century BC BC or 3rd century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 3rd century BC Chr.