Publius Cornelius Scipio Asina
Publius Cornelius Scipio Asina from the branch of the Scipions from the Gens of the Cornelier was a Roman politician and military man.
Publius Cornelius Scipio Asina was probably the son of Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Asina . In 221 BC He held the consulate together with Marcus Minucius Rufus . As consul, he defeated the Histrians and subjugated them. 217 BC He acted as Interrex .
literature
- Karl-Ludwig Elvers : [I 75] C. Scipio Asina, P. In: Der Neue Pauly . Vol. 3 (1997), Col. 183.
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SURNAME | Cornelius Scipio Asina, Publius |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Scipio Asina, Publius Cornelius |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Roman consul 221 BC Chr. |
DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd century BC Chr. |
DATE OF DEATH | 3rd century BC BC or 2nd century BC Chr. |