Titus Statilius Taurus

The first known and most important of these was a Roman general and two-time consul prominent during the Triumviral and Augustan periods.

After Pompey was driven from Sicily, Taurus crossed the sea to the province of Africa, which he secured without any difficulty and for which he was awarded a triumph in 34 BC.

It appears Augustus was experimenting with a "share the honors" program before he consolidated enough power to rule as the unofficial emperor.

Statilius Taurus' amphitheatre was completed in 29 BC, opening with a number of gladiatorial contests.

[7] These were received with so much acclaim that the people's assembly accorded Taurus the right to name a praetor every year.

The eldest son, also named Titus Statilius Taurus (II), was a monetalis, but did not reach consular years.

It seems certain that Taurus had at least one daughter, Statilia L. Pisonis, who married Lucius Calpurnius Piso the Augur (consul in 1 BC).