Postumius Quietus was a member of the third century gens Postumii, which was not descended from the Republican family of the same name.
[3] This was followed by his posting as Curator rei publicae Aeclanensium item Ocriculanorum (or guardian of the towns of Aeclanum and Ocriculum).
Next, he was appointed Curator viae [...] et alimentorum (or official responsible for maintaining some important Roman roads and ensuring Rome's food supply).
He was the last known official who was responsible for the Alimenta, leading to speculation that the emperor Aurelian may have terminated the policy when he replaced the distribution of free grain to the citizens of the city with another form of dole.
[4] Then in AD 272, Postumius Quietus was appointed consul prior alongside Junius Veldumnianus.