Gaius Sentius Saturninus (consul 19 BC)

Gaius Sentius Saturninus
Consul of the Roman Republic
In office
January – Autumn 19 BC
Preceded byMarcus Appuleius with
Publius Silius Nerva
Succeeded byMarcus Vinicius
Personal details
ChildrenGaius Sentius Saturninus
Gnaeus Sentius Saturninus
Lucius Sentius Saturninus,
AwardsOrnamenta triumphalia
Military service
Allegiance Roman Empire
CommandsGovernor of Africa
Governor of Syria
Battles/warsGerman Wars
Great Illyrian Revolt

Gaius Sentius Saturninus (fl. late 1st century BC – 1st century AD) was a Roman senator and military officer who was appointed Roman consul in 19 BC. He served as the proconsular governor of Africa, and later as imperial governor of Syria. He then served several times as a senior military officer working with the future emperor Tiberius in campaigns against the Marcomanni, gaining the distinction of being awarded triumphal ornaments. Later he campaigned in Germania and Illyria.