Gaius Sentius Saturninus (consul 19 BC)
Gaius Sentius Saturninus (fl. late 1st century BC – 1st century AD) was a Roman senator and military officer who was appointed Roman consul in 19 BC. He served as the proconsular governor of Africa, and later as imperial governor of Syria. He then served several times as a senior military officer working with the future emperor Tiberius in campaigns against the Marcomanni, gaining the distinction of being awarded triumphal ornaments. Later he campaigned in Germania and Illyria.
Gaius Sentius Saturninus | |
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| Consul of the Roman Republic | |
| In office January – Autumn 19 BC Serving with Quintus Lucretius Vespillo | |
| Preceded by | Marcus Appuleius with Publius Silius Nerva |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Vinicius |
| Personal details | |
| Children | Gaius Sentius Saturninus Gnaeus Sentius Saturninus Lucius Sentius Saturninus, |
| Awards | Ornamenta triumphalia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Roman Empire |
| Commands | Governor of Africa Governor of Syria |
| Battles/wars | German Wars Great Illyrian Revolt |
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