Gaius Caecina Tuscus
Gaius Caecina Tuscus (Greek Gaius Kokina) was a 1st-century Roman politician and
Volaterrae
, one of the ancient cities of Etruria.
Named Prefect of the Praetorian Guard
According to Fabius Rusticus, he was named Prefect of the Praetorium in 56, in place of Burrus. But Caecina did not manage to take office, as Burrus retained control of the Praetorians through Seneca's influence.
Prefect of Egypt
In 63, he was appointed governor of Egypt. There are papyrus records of Tuscus addressing concerned veteran soldiers.[4] On the immunity of Roman legionaries, see P. Yale Inventory 1528.[5][6][7]
On July 17, 64 AD, he is mentioned in a declaration of property in Oxyrhynchus.[8]
Riots of Alexandria
In
Prefect of Egypt, one of the two most prestigious posts available to an equestrian along with Prefect of the Praetorian Guard.[9]
Exile
In 67, Caecina was exiled by Nero. However, he is known to have returned to Rome in 69.[10]
References
- ^ Suetonius, "The Life of Nero", 35.
- ^ Cassius Dio, lxiii. 18.
- Historiae, iii. 38.
- ^ Robert K. Sherk (1988) The Roman Empire: Augustus to Hadrian, pp. 107-108
- ^ C. B. Welles 1938 [1]
- ^ A. Segré 1940 [2]
- ^ Westermann 1941 [3]
- ^ P. Michigan inv. 82 = Arthur Boak (ed.), PMich (1936), vol. III, p. 179
- ^ Josephus, War 2.309.
- ^ SMITH, William (ed.). Dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. Vol. I. London: Walton and Maberly, 1841, p. 530.