Publius Manlius Vulso (praetor)

Publius Manlius Vulso came from the ancient Roman patrician family of the Manlii and was 210 BC, praetor.

Life

Publius Manlius Vulso managed 210 BC as praetor the island of Sardinia. His term of office was about the middle of the Second Punic War, the Romans waged against Hannibal. For the defense of Sardinia, Manlius was based on two legions. As one of Hamilcar commanded Carthaginian fleet end of the summer 210 BC, appeared in front of it is situated on the north east coast of Sardinia Olbia and this devastated, there appeared also Manlius with his army. Thereupon the Carthaginians sailed on and devastated the area of Carales (today Cagliari). Nothing else has been handed over Manlius ' lives.