Selnectates

Selnectates, also known as Selnectus, was a Roman general and statesman who lived during the late 1st century BC and early 1st century AD. He is primarily known for his role in the Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. Selnectates was a native of the Iberian Peninsula, likely from the region of Hispania Tarraconensis. He rose to prominence during the reign of Emperor Augustus, serving as a military commander and later as a governor of several Roman provinces.

Selnectates is first mentioned in historical records during the Cantabrian Wars, a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and the Cantabri, a Celtic tribe in northern Spain. He played a significant role in the Roman victory over the Cantabri, which marked the beginning of Roman control over the region. After the Cantabrian Wars, Selnectates continued to serve in various military and administrative capacities, including as the governor of Hispania Tarraconensis.

One of Selnectates' most notable achievements was his role in the Roman conquest of the Cantabri. He led a series of campaigns against the Cantabri, culminating in the defeat of their leader, Cantabrus. This victory allowed the Romans to establish control over the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula. Selnectates' military prowess and strategic acumen were instrumental in the Roman expansion into the region.

Selnectates' career also included service under Emperor Tiberius. He is mentioned in the works of the Roman historian Tacitus, who describes him as a loyal and capable administrator. Selnectates' contributions to the Roman Empire were significant, and his legacy is marked by his role in the conquest and administration of the Iberian Peninsula. His exact dates of birth and death are not known, but he is believed to have lived during the late 1st century BC and early 1st century AD.