Servius Sulpicius Galba (consul 108 BC) facts for kids

Servius Sulpicius Galba was an important Roman politician. He lived a long time ago, in the 2nd century BC. He was a member of the Roman Senate, which was like the government council. In 108 BC, he became a consul, one of the highest leaders in the Roman Republic.

Life of Servius Sulpicius Galba

Early Life and Family

Servius Sulpicius Galba belonged to a noble Roman family. This family was called the gens Sulpicia. His family was part of the Patrician class, which meant they were from Rome's oldest and most powerful families. His father, also named Servius Sulpicius Galba, was a consul in 144 BC.

Political Career in Rome

Servius Sulpicius Galba started his political career by becoming a Praetor. This was an important Roman official, similar to a judge or a military commander. He likely became Praetor around 112 or 111 BC.

After serving as Praetor, Sulpicius Galba was chosen to be a governor. He was sent to govern Hispania Ulterior, a large Roman province in what is now Spain. His father had also governed this region many years before him. Sulpicius Galba took over from another governor who had passed away while in office. He finished his time as governor by 109 BC.

Becoming a Consul

In 109 BC, Sulpicius Galba was elected to the highest office in Rome: consul. He was supposed to serve with another politician named Quintus Hortensius. However, before they could start their term in 108 BC, Hortensius faced a problem and could not take office.

Another person, Marcus Aurelius Scaurus, took his place. So, Servius Sulpicius Galba and Marcus Aurelius Scaurus began their year as consuls on January 1, 108 BC.

Later Years

Later in 100 BC, Servius Sulpicius Galba continued to be an important senator. He helped organize the defense of the Roman Republic during a time of trouble. There was a rebellion led by a politician named Lucius Appuleius Saturninus, and Galba worked with other senators to protect the government.

It is believed that Sulpicius Galba owned large gardens in Rome. These gardens were located near the Aventine Hill. He also had big estates near a town called Tarracina. This town later became famous as the birthplace of a future Roman emperor, also named Galba.

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