Marcus Statius Priscus
Marcus Statius Priscus Licinius Italicus was a Roman politician and general of the mid 2nd century.
His career began as an equestrian officer, receiving a decoration from Hadrian during the Jewish rebellion. He then served as procurator in Southern Gaul before being made a senator and commanding two legions in succession.
He was governor of Dacia between 157 and 158 and held the consulship in 159. After this, he governed Moesia Superior between 160 and 161 and became governor of Roman Britain immediately afterwards, serving until perhaps as late as the mid 160s.
Such a rapid career progression indicates a man of ability and an especial strength in running prestigious but troublesome provinces.
| Preceded by Sextus Sulpicius Tertullus and Quintus Tineius Sacerdos Clemens |
Consul of the
Roman Empire with Plautius Quintillus 159 |
Succeeded by Appius Annius Atilius Bradua and Titus Clodius Vibius Varus |
| Preceded by Longinus |
Roman governors of
Britain 161- later in the 160s |
Succeeded by Uncertain, then Sextus Calpurnius Agricola |
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