Lucius Aemilius Papus | |
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Consul of the Roman Republic | |
In office January 225 BC – June 225 BC Serving with Gaius Atilius Regulus | |
Preceded by | Marcus Valerius Messalla and Lucius Apustius Fullo |
Succeeded by | Titus Manlius Torquatus and Quintus Fulvius Flaccus |
Personal details | |
Born | Unknown |
Died | Unknown |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Roman Republic |
Battles/wars | Battle of Telamon |
Lucius Aemilius Papus (fl. 216 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. He jointly commanded the Roman armies which defeated the Gauls at the Battle of Telamon in 225 BC; his co-Consul, Gaius Atilius Regulus was killed during the battle. Papus was honoured with a triumph for this victory. He subsequently held several senior positions. He belonged to the patrician gens Aemilia.