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Spurius Papirius
Roman censor known for his strict moral reforms.
minor
Also known as Papirius
First appearance: i
Spurius Papirius shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Nephew of the consul Papirius; reported the soothsayers' disclosure that the fowls had not pecked.
Spurius Papirius first appears in 0004 i.
In XIV: Nephew of the consul Papirius; reported the soothsayers' disclosure that the fowls had not pecked.
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