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Manius Otacilius Crassus

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Manius Otacilius Crassus was a Roman statesman and general of Samnite origins who served during the middle era of the Roman Republic.[1] He was one of the two consuls of 263 BCE, serving with Manius Valerius Maximus Corvinus Messalla in the Punic Wars.[2] He was consul for the second time in 246 BCE, serving with Marcus Fabius Licinus.

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References

  1. ^ Nigel Bagnall (2008). The Punic Wars: Rome, Carthage and the Struggle for the Mediterranean. Random House. pp. 53f. ISBN 978-1-4090-2253-4.
  2. ^ Polybius, 1.16
Political offices
Preceded by Consul of the Roman Republic
with Manius Valerius Maximus
263 BC
Succeeded by
Preceded by Consul of the Roman Republic
with Marcus Fabius Licinus
246 BC
Succeeded by