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Torquatus Silanus

A Roman nobleman forced to suicide by Nero for his lineage.

minor

Also known as Silanus

First appearance: lvi

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PIPisoSESenecaPOPoppaeaAPAulus PlautiusSCScevinusTSTorquatus Silanus

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See Torquatus Silanus in lvi