Gaius Vibius Pansa Caetronianus (d.
43 BC),
consul of the
Roman Republic in 43 BC. He supported
Gaius Julius Caesar in the
Civil War.
Tribune in
51 BC, during the civil war between Julius Caesar and
Pompey, he joined the cause of the Caesarians. After Caesar's assassination, however, he became one of the leading proponents for the return of the Republic, and was elected consul in
43 BC, with
Aulus Hirtius. The two took command of the senatorial legions, marching north to engage
Mark Antony, now an enemy of the
Roman Senate. On April 14,
43 BC, the two forces collided at the
Battle of Forum Gallorum. Although the Senate's forces proved victorious, Pansa was wounded and died a few days later.
See more at Wikipedia.org...
Free Download Now!
