Later Life and Death
Paullus died in the summer of 14CE.
It is reported by Tacitus that prior to his death, Paullus accompanied Augustus on a secret visit to Augustus' last surviving grandson, Agrippa Postumus, where grandfather and grandson were reconciled. However, Paullus is said to have mentioned this event to his wife, Marcia, who, in turn, informed Augustus' wife, Livia. It is said that Augustus was angered by this betrayal of his trust, and that Paullus' death was a direct or indirect result of this.
However, there have been doubts expressed as to the accuracy and truth of this report.
Paullus was succeeded in the Arval Brethren by his son, Paullus Fabius Persicus.
| Preceded by Marcus Valerius Messalla Appianus and Publius Sulpicius Quirinius |
Consul of the Roman Empire together with Quintus Aelius Tubero 11 BCE |
Succeeded by Africanus Fabius Maximus and Iullus Antonius |
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