Publius Aelius Ligus
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Publius Aelius Ligus was a consul
of the Roman Republic
in 172 BCE, serving with fellow consul Gaius Popillius Laenas
. Aelius Ligus probably was praetor
in 175 BC.
In 172 BC there was the first plebeian college of consuls. Both consuls were sent to Liguria
.
Consul
Consul was the highest elected office of the Roman Republic and an appointive office under the Empire. The title was also used in other city states and also revived in modern states, notably in the First French Republic...
of the Roman Republic
Roman Republic
The Roman Republic was the period of the ancient Roman civilization where the government operated as a republic. It began with the overthrow of the Roman monarchy, traditionally dated around 508 BC, and its replacement by a government headed by two consuls, elected annually by the citizens and...
in 172 BCE, serving with fellow consul Gaius Popillius Laenas
Gaius Popillius Laenas
Gaius Popillius Laenas twice served as one of the two consuls of the Roman Republic, in 172 and 158 BC. His name indicates he was of the gens of the Popilii, a name of Etruscan origin...
. Aelius Ligus probably was praetor
Praetor
Praetor was a title granted by the government of Ancient Rome to men acting in one of two official capacities: the commander of an army, usually in the field, or the named commander before mustering the army; and an elected magistratus assigned varied duties...
in 175 BC.
In 172 BC there was the first plebeian college of consuls. Both consuls were sent to Liguria
Liguria
Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with tourists for its beautiful beaches, picturesque little towns, and good food.-Geography:...
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