Gaius Sempronius Blaesus (consul 253 BC)

He was one of the two consuls of 253 BCE, serving with Gnaeus Servilius Caepio.

During his consulship Blaesus led a Roman fleet to Africa and pillaged the Libyo-phoenician coast all the way to the island of Menix before sailing back to Italy via Panormus on Sicily.

On his way back to Italy his fleet was hit by a violent storm sinking 150 ships.

[1] Despite the disaster at sea Blaesus was awarded a Triumph for his African campaign.

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