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Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (consul 232 BC)

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Marcus Lepidus

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Consul 232 BC

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Marcus Aemilius Lepidus


Marcus aemilius lepidus triumvir


Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (d. 216 BC) was the Roman consul for 232 BC, and according to Livy served again as suffect consul, possibly in 221 BC. He also served at one time as augur. He died in 216 BC.

It was in his honor that the first gladiatorial games (munera) were held, on the occasion of his death. He was survived by his three sons; Lucius, Quintus, and Marcus.

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