Marcus Herennius Picens (consul 34 BC)
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Marcus Herennius Picens (fl. 1st century BC) was a Roman senator who served as suffect consul in 34 BC.
Biography[edit]
Herennius Picens is believed to be the grandson of Titus Herennius, who fought against the Romans during the Social War.[1] In 34 BC, he was appointed suffect consul, replacing Gaius Memmius and occupying the office from November 1 through to December 31.[2] Herennius Picens was probably next appointed the Proconsular governor of Asia in 33 BC.[3]
Herennius Picens was the patron of the town of Veii.[4] He was probably the father of Marcus Herennius Picens, who was a suffect consul in AD 1.[5]
Sources[edit]
- Broughton, T. Robert S., The Magistrates of the Roman Republic, Vol I (1951)
- Broughton, T. Robert S., The Magistrates of the Roman Republic, Vol III (1986)
- Syme, Ronald, The Roman Revolution (1939)
References[edit]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gaius Memmius |
Suffect consul of the Roman Republic 34 BC with Lucius Aemilius Lepidus Paullus |
Succeeded by Augustus II and Lucius Volcatius Tullus |