Caesonius Bassus
Italy- Cesonius Bassus: Roman Statesman of the Early 4th Century
- Early Life and Career
- Consulship
- Later Life and Legacy
Cesonius Bassus: Roman Statesman of the Early 4th Century
Cesonius Bassus was a prominent statesman in the Roman Empire during the early 4th century. He served as consul in 317 AD alongside Ovinius Gallicanus.
Early Life and Career
Limited information is available regarding Cesonius Bassus's early life and career. Historians speculate that he may have been the son of Lucius Caesonius Ovinius Manlius Rufinianus Bassus, who held the consulship in 284 AD and was the first colleague of Emperor Diocletian.
Consulship
Bassus and Gallicanus were appointed consuls on January 1, 317 AD. However, according to the Chronograph of 354 AD, they did not assume office until February 17th for unknown reasons. Despite this discrepancy, Egyptian papyri confirm their consulship from January 317 AD onwards.
Later Life and Legacy
No further details about Cesonius Bassus's life and career have been preserved. His impact on Roman history and politics remains unknown, as his role in the empire's governance and affairs is not documented.
