Publius Manlius Volson ( lat. Publius Manlius Vulso ; died after 210 BC) was a Roman general and politician of the patrician clan Manlius , praetor 210 BC. e., governor of Sardinia .
| Publius Manlius Volson | |||||||
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| lat Publius manlius vulso | |||||||
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| Birth | |||||||
| Death | after 210 BC. er | ||||||
| Rod | Manlius | ||||||
| Father | Lucius Manlius Wulson Long | ||||||
Biography
Publius Manlius was the son of Lucius Manlius Wulson Long , consul, 256 and 250 BC. er His elder brother was Lucius , praetor of 218 BC. er
All references to Publii in the preserved sources refer to the year of his pretury (210 BC). Wolsson fell by lot to rule the island of Sardinia , having under command two legions [1] . At this time there was a Second Punic War , and the Carthaginian fleet led by Hamilcar attacked Olbia .
Notes
- ↑ Tit Livy. History of Rome from the founding of the city, XXVI, 23, 1.