Lucius Postumius Megellus (consul 305 BC)
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Lucius Postumius Megellus (consul 305 BC)
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Lucius Postumius Megellus was a politician and general during the middle years of the Roman Republic. Reportedly an arrogant and overbearing man, he was elected consul in 305 BC. The Second Samnite War was ongoing, and as consul he led troops against the Samnites. He defeated them at the Battle of Bovianum and took the town of Bovianum, which caused the Samnites to sue for peace, ending the war. Megellus was awarded a triumph. Six years later the Third Samnite War broke out. Megellus again serve
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Ancient Roman general and statesman (c. 345 BC – c. 260 BC)
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