# Titus Manlius — Discourses on Livy character guide

> Titus Manlius in Discourses on Livy by Niccolò Machiavelli.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Manlius

**First appearance:** 0008-v

## Who they are

Roman consul who fought against the Latins and enforced strict discipline.

## In the story

### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/xxxiv)

Later named Torquatus; his filial piety in rescuing his father from a tribune's charge led to his appointment as military tribune. His notable actions include the duel with the Gaul and the execution of his own son.

### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Engaged in combat with a Gaul on the banks of the Anio, exemplifying Roman discipline.

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/xxxvii)

His combat with the Gaul is cited as an example of a skirmish that determined the entire war.

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