Titus Statilius Taurus (IV)
Titus Statilius Taurus (IV) was the eldest son of Titus Statilius Taurus (III) probably by Valeria, daughter of Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus. He was brother to Titus Statilius Taurus Corvinus (consul 45 AD).
This Taurus served as proconsul of Africa from 51 to 53 AD.
A wealthy man, he was accused by Tarquitius Priscus, a former subordinate during his tenure as Proconsul of Africa, of "a few acts of extortion, but particularly ... magical and superstitious practices" at the direction of Julia Agrippina, and despite his apparent innocence, he committed suicide as a result of these accusations.
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