Marcus Fulvius Nobilior (consul 189 BC)
Roman general who defeated the Aetolian League and triumphed.
Marcus Fulvius Nobilior was a Roman general who, as consul in 189 BC, broke the power of the Aetolian League. His triumph featured magnificent spoils. He was accompanied by the poet Ennius during the Aetolian campaign, a decision criticized by Cato the Censor. He later served as censor in 179 BC.
Quick Facts
- Born
- Grandson of Servius Fulvius Paetinus Nobilior (consul 255 BC)
- Curule aedile
- 195 BC
- Praetor
- 193 BC
- Consul
- 189 BC
- Censor
- 179 BC
- Sons
- Marcus Fulvius Nobilior (consul 159 BC), Quintus Fulvius Nobilior (consul 153 BC)
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