# Paulus Aemilius — Dialogues character guide

> Paulus Aemilius in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Paulus

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Roman general, known for his victory at Pydna and personal integrity.

## In the story

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xiii)

After his triumph over Perses, he buried his own sons but gave thanks to the gods for sparing his country, showing magnanimous acceptance of loss.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as one tested by poverty, digging his own land and waging war against riches.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in note on his sons' deaths before and after his triumph.

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