person
Titus Turpilius Silanus
Turpilius
also: T. Turpilius Silanus, Turpilius
Roman prefect of the garrison at Vaga; the sole Italian to escape the massacre when the town revolted, for which Metellus later had him condemned and executed.
Reading notes
- The Jugurthine War §66 Titus Turpilius Silanus
Roman prefect of the garrison at Vaga and the only Italian to survive its massacre; Metellus would later try and execute him for it.