Gaius Duilius

Gaius Duilius
Reproduction of the victory column of Gaius Duilius
Dictator of Rome
In office
231 BC
Censor of Rome
In office
258 BC
Consul of Rome
In office
260 BC
Personal details
NationalityRoman
AwardsTriumph
Military service
AllegianceRome
Branch/serviceRoman navy
Battles/wars

Gaius Duilius (fl. 260–231 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. As consul in 260 BC, during the First Punic War, he won Rome's first ever victory at sea by defeating the Carthaginians at the Battle of Mylae. He later served as censor in 258, and was appointed dictator to hold elections in 231, but never held another command.