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Manlius Torquatus

Roman dictator known for executing his own son for disobeying orders.

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Also known as Torquatus

First appearance: v

Manlius Torquatus shows up with force in Of the religion of the Romans. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Compelled tribune Marcus Pomponius to swear to drop charges against his father, Lucius Manlius.

Manlius Torquatus first appears in 0008 v.

In Of the religion of the Romans: Compelled tribune Marcus Pomponius to swear to drop charges against his father, Lucius Manlius.

Later, in XVI: One of the consuls in the battle; he slew his own son to maintain discipline and resolve.

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Of the religion of the Romans
Compelled tribune Marcus Pomponius to swear to drop charges against his father, Lucius Manlius.
XVI
One of the consuls in the battle; he slew his own son to maintain discipline and resolve.
XXIII
Mentioned as the commander who first defeated the Latins.
Chapter I: The Necessity of Renewal in Republics and Sects
Mentioned in the context of the death of his son as a notable enforcement of the laws.
XIX
Mentioned as an exception where severity succeeded due to consummate valour.
XXII
Exemplifies severe command, including putting his own son to death to maintain discipline; his methods are praised for serving the public good without fostering personal partisans.
XLVI
Mentioned as an example of the stern and stubborn Manlii family.
XLVII
Consul commanding against the Samnites, wounded in a skirmish, endangering his army.

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