Aulus Postumius Tubertus facts for kids
Aulus Postumius Tubertus was an important Roman military leader. He lived during the 400s BC. He helped Rome fight against two groups, the Aequi and the Volsci.
In 434 BC, Aulus Postumius Tubertus held a special job called Magister Equitum. This was like being the main commander of the cavalry (soldiers on horseback). He worked under a powerful leader called a dictator. Later, in 431 BC, he became a dictator himself. A dictator in ancient Rome was a temporary leader with full power during a time of crisis.
Leading Rome to Victory
Aulus Postumius Tubertus was chosen as dictator in 431 BC. This was because Rome needed a strong leader to fight the Aequi and Volsci. His son-in-law, Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus Pennus, helped choose him for this important role.
The Battle of Mount Algidus
Postumius and his son-in-law led the Roman army against their enemies. On June 18th, they won a huge battle at a place called Mount Algidus. This was a very important victory for Rome. It was the last big battle between Rome and the Aequi.
After this great win, Postumius returned to Rome. He was given a special celebration called a triumph. This was a big parade to honor a successful general.
A Difficult Story
There is a famous story about Aulus Postumius Tubertus. It says that during the war, his own son was very eager to fight. His son left his assigned spot to join the battle. Because of this, the story claims Postumius had his son put to death.
Some ancient writers, like Livy, doubted if this story was true. They noted that a similar story was told about another Roman leader, Titus Manlius Torquatus. However, other historians, like Niebuhr, believed the story could be true.
See also
- Postumia gens
- List of Roman dictators
