Publius Decius Mus (consul 279 BC)

Publius Decius Mus († 279 BC at Asculum? ) Was a politician and consul of the Roman Republic in 279 BC

He suffered in 279 BC at the Battle of Asculum a defeat against Pyrrhus. Like his grandfather and father, he is said to have sacrificed his life in the battle by devotio. Very uncertain is the tradition that he was in 265 BC Suffektkonsul what the devotio - action all the leaves appear more credible.