Lucius Vibius Sabinus
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Lucius Vibius Sabinus was a Roman Senator
that lived in the 1st century. Little is known on his family however Sabinus originally came from a family of consular rank. There is a possibility, Sabinus was related to Lucius Junius Quintus Vibius Crispus
and his brother Quintus Vibius Secundus
. Lucius Junius Quintus Vibius Crispus served as a Legatus
in Hispania Citerior
and was three times suffect consul during the reigns of Roman Emperor
s Nero
54-68, Vespasian
69-79 and Domitian
81-96. Quintus Vibius Secundus served as a suffect consul in 86 and in 113 served as Proconsul
in the Province of Asia.
In an uncertain year, Sabinus was honoured and served as suffect consul. Sabinus also served as a Proconsul
of Asia. Sabinus was possibly a friend to the Roman Senators Gnaeus Arrius Antoninus, Marcus Annius Verus
and future Roman Emperor Trajan
.
Sabinus between 81-82 married Trajan’s niece Salonina Matidia
. In 83, Matidia bore Sabinus a daughter called Vibia Sabina
(83-136/137). Shortly after his daughter’s birth, Sabinus died. Vibia Sabina would marry her distant maternal cousin and Trajan’s heir, future Emperor Hadrian
and become a Roman Empress.
The daughter and youngest child born to Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger
, minor princess Vibia Aurelia Sabina
(170-died before 217), thus was a great, great niece to Vibia Sabina was named in honour of Lucius Vibius Sabinus and his daughter Vibia Sabina.
Roman Senate
The Senate of the Roman Republic was a political institution in the ancient Roman Republic, however, it was not an elected body, but one whose members were appointed by the consuls, and later by the censors. After a magistrate served his term in office, it usually was followed with automatic...
that lived in the 1st century. Little is known on his family however Sabinus originally came from a family of consular rank. There is a possibility, Sabinus was related to Lucius Junius Quintus Vibius Crispus
Lucius Junius Quintus Vibius Crispus
Lucius Junius Quintus Vibius Crispus, sometimes known as Quintus Vibius Crispus was a witty and an influential Roman Politician that lived in the 1st century. Crispus came from a family of Roman Equestrian order and by birth he was of the Vibius gens. His mother was a Roman noblewoman called Junia,...
and his brother Quintus Vibius Secundus
Quintus Vibius Secundus
Quintus Vibius Secundus was a Roman Politician that lived in the 1st century and the 2nd century. Secundus came from a family of Roman Equestrian order and by birth he was of the Vibius gens. His mother was a Roman noblewoman called Junia, who came from the Junius . Secundus’ brother was the...
. Lucius Junius Quintus Vibius Crispus served as a Legatus
Legatus
A legatus was a general in the Roman army, equivalent to a modern general officer. Being of senatorial rank, his immediate superior was the dux, and he outranked all military tribunes...
in Hispania Citerior
Hispania Citerior
During the Roman Republic, Hispania Citerior was a region of Hispania roughly occupying the northeastern coast and the Ebro Valley of what is now Spain. Hispania Ulterior was located west of Hispania Citerior—that is, farther away from Rome.-External links:*...
and was three times suffect consul during the reigns of Roman Emperor
Roman Emperor
The Roman emperor was the ruler of the Roman State during the imperial period . The Romans had no single term for the office although at any given time, a given title was associated with the emperor...
s Nero
Nero
Nero , was Roman Emperor from 54 to 68, and the last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Nero was adopted by his great-uncle Claudius to become his heir and successor, and succeeded to the throne in 54 following Claudius' death....
54-68, Vespasian
Vespasian
Vespasian , was Roman Emperor from 69 AD to 79 AD. Vespasian was the founder of the Flavian dynasty, which ruled the Empire for a quarter century. Vespasian was descended from a family of equestrians, who rose into the senatorial rank under the Emperors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty...
69-79 and Domitian
Domitian
Domitian was Roman Emperor from 81 to 96. Domitian was the third and last emperor of the Flavian dynasty.Domitian's youth and early career were largely spent in the shadow of his brother Titus, who gained military renown during the First Jewish-Roman War...
81-96. Quintus Vibius Secundus served as a suffect consul in 86 and in 113 served as Proconsul
Proconsul
A proconsul was a governor of a province in the Roman Republic appointed for one year by the senate. In modern usage, the title has been used for a person from one country ruling another country or bluntly interfering in another country's internal affairs.-Ancient Rome:In the Roman Republic, a...
in the Province of Asia.
In an uncertain year, Sabinus was honoured and served as suffect consul. Sabinus also served as a Proconsul
Proconsul
A proconsul was a governor of a province in the Roman Republic appointed for one year by the senate. In modern usage, the title has been used for a person from one country ruling another country or bluntly interfering in another country's internal affairs.-Ancient Rome:In the Roman Republic, a...
of Asia. Sabinus was possibly a friend to the Roman Senators Gnaeus Arrius Antoninus, Marcus Annius Verus
Marcus Annius Verus
Marcus Annius Verus was a Roman man who lived in the 1st and 2nd century. He was the son of an elder Marcus Annius Verus, who gained the rank of senator and praetor. His family originated from Uccibi near Corduba in Spain...
and future Roman Emperor Trajan
Trajan
Trajan , was Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD. Born into a non-patrician family in the province of Hispania Baetica, in Spain Trajan rose to prominence during the reign of emperor Domitian. Serving as a legatus legionis in Hispania Tarraconensis, in Spain, in 89 Trajan supported the emperor against...
.
Sabinus between 81-82 married Trajan’s niece Salonina Matidia
Salonina Matidia
Salonina Matidia was the daughter and only child of Ulpia Marciana and wealthy praetor Gaius Salonius Matidius Patruinus. Her maternal uncle was the Roman emperor Trajan. Trajan had no children and treated her like his daughter...
. In 83, Matidia bore Sabinus a daughter called Vibia Sabina
Vibia Sabina
Vibia Sabina was a Roman Empress, wife and second cousin, once removed, to Roman Emperor Hadrian. She was the daughter to Salonina Matidia , and suffect consul Lucius Vibius Sabinus...
(83-136/137). Shortly after his daughter’s birth, Sabinus died. Vibia Sabina would marry her distant maternal cousin and Trajan’s heir, future Emperor Hadrian
Hadrian
Hadrian , was Roman Emperor from 117 to 138. He is best known for building Hadrian's Wall, which marked the northern limit of Roman Britain. In Rome, he re-built the Pantheon and constructed the Temple of Venus and Roma. In addition to being emperor, Hadrian was a humanist and was philhellene in...
and become a Roman Empress.
The daughter and youngest child born to Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger
Faustina the Younger
Annia Galeria Faustina Minor , Faustina Minor or Faustina the Younger was a daughter of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and Roman Empress Faustina the Elder. She was a Roman Empress and wife to her maternal cousin Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius...
, minor princess Vibia Aurelia Sabina
Vibia Aurelia Sabina
Vibia Aurelia Sabina was a Roman Princess, she was the youngest daughter and child born to Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger. She was a sister to Roman Empress Lucilla and Roman Emperor Commodus...
(170-died before 217), thus was a great, great niece to Vibia Sabina was named in honour of Lucius Vibius Sabinus and his daughter Vibia Sabina.
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