Manius Otacilius Crassus

Manius Otacilius Crassus was a Roman statesman and general of Samnite origins who served during the middle era of the Roman Republic.[1] He was one of the two consuls of 263 BCE, serving with Manius Valerius Maximus Corvinus Messalla. During their consulship they fought in the First Punic War on Sicily.[2] Their first campaign was against Syracuse; Hieron of Syracuse negotiated terms (paying an indemnity, supporting Rome's war effort against Carthage, but remaining independent).[3] They then marched against the Carthaginians; receiving the surrender of several Greek communities who were previously aligned with Carthage. He was consul for the second time in 246 BCE, serving with Marcus Fabius Licinus.

  1. ^ Nigel Bagnall (2008). The Punic Wars: Rome, Carthage and the Struggle for the Mediterranean. Random House. pp. 53f. ISBN 978-1-4090-2253-4.
  2. ^ Polybius, 1.16.
  3. ^ Treaty: Polybius 1.16.3--17.1; Diodorus 23.4.1; Zonaras 8 fr. 9.