Lucius Caecilius Metellus (consul 251 BC)
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Lucius Caecilius Metellus (consul 251 BC)
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Lucius Caecilius Metellus was the son of Lucius Caecilius Metellus Denter. He was consul in 251 BC and 247 BC, Pontifex Maximus beginning about 243 BC and Dictator in 224 BC. In 250 BC, his consular powers were prorogued; then, as proconsul, he defeated the Carthaginian general Hasdrubal at the celebrated Battle of Panormus, a turning point of the First Punic War which led to Roman domination of Sicily. In that battle, after which he received the Honours of the Triumph, he defeated thirteen enem
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Roman politician and general, victor of the Battle of Panormus
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2023-12-03T11:09:11Z
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