Sextus Aelius Paetus Catus, also recorded as Sextus Aelius Q.f. Paetus Catus, meaning the clever one, flourished from 198 to 194 BC and was a Roman Republican consul elected in 198 BC. He is best known today for his interpretation of the laws of the Twelve Tables, known to us only through the praise later given it by Cicero. He came from a prominent plebeian noble family, the son of a praetor and the younger brother of another consul, Publius Aelius Paetus.
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RoleRoman consul, 198 BC; censor, 194 BC; jurist known for his interpretation of the Twelve Tables, author of the Tripertita commentary. 1 Nationality / Jurisdiction Classification
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1. Sextus Aelius Paetus Catus (Wikipedia)
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was a Roman Republican consul, elected in 198 BC. Today, he is best known for his interpretation of the laws of the Twelve Tables, which is known to us only through the praise of Cicero.
2. Wikidata: Sextus Aelius Paetus Catus
Wikidata Q531948, P569 date of birth claim (year)
P569 (date of birth): 235 BCE
Wikidata Q531948, P19 place of birth claim
P19 (place of birth): Ancient Rome
- In Legal System: Roman law, Sextus Aelius Paetus Catus (fl. 198-194 BC) or Sextus Aelius Q.f. Paetus Catus (or "the clever one"), was a Roman Repu
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