Sextius Paconianus
Sextius Paconianus an agent of Sejanus. He was of prætorian rank. Paconianus was complicit in a plot against Gaius initiated by Sejanus, to the end of having him (Gaius) liquidated, for which he received a death sentence in 32 AD, with the option of reprieve should he provide information, which he subsequently proceeded to do.
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Sextius Paconianus
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- poet
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- Latin
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Sextius Paconianus an agent of Sejanus. He was of prætorian rank. Paconianus was complicit in a plot against Gaius initiated by Sejanus, to the end of having him (Gaius) liquidated, for which he received a death sentence in 32 AD, with the option of reprieve should he provide information, which he subsequently proceeded to do.
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He lingered in prison until 35 AD, and was ultimately killed by strangulation while there for writing verses about emperor Tiberius which were subsequently deemed libellous.
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