Lucius Afranius (consul)
Roman consul in 60 BC (died 46 BC) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other men named Afranius, see Afrania gens.
Lucius Afranius (died 46 BC) was an ancient Roman plebeian and a client of Pompey the Great. He served Pompey as a legate during his Iberian campaigns, his eastern campaigns and remained in his service right through to the Civil War. He died in Africa right after the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC.
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Lucius Afranius | |
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Born | c. ? Cossignano, Picenum, Italy |
Died | 46 BC Mauretania |
Cause of death | Killed in prison mutiny |
Nationality | Roman |
Occupation(s) | General and Politician |
Office | Consul (60 BC) Legate |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Roman Republic Sulla Pompey |
Rank | Legate |
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