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Lucius Scribonius Libo

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Lucius Scribonius Libo I was apart of a senatorial family. Lucius had married Cornelia, granddaughter of Pompey the Great and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. Their children were Scribonia (second wife to Caesar Augustus) and a son of the same name.

Lucius Scribonius Libo II son to the above. He was the uncle of Cornelia Scipio and Julia Caesaris. This Lucius became consul of 34BC. He died during the consulship. His wife was a relative to the Emperor Galba. Their children were Lucius Scribonius Libo III, Marcus Scribonius Libo and Scribonia II (not much is known about her).

Lucius Scribonius Libo III son to the above. Lucius was consul of 16AD. This nobleman had planned to revolt against the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Tiberius had tried him in a Senatorial Court. Lucius had pleaded to the Emperor, for Drusus’ support, but rejected this.

Lucius and Tiberius took part in a sacrifice among the priests. During the ceremony, the Emperor had asked Lucius for assistance, when the ceremony was over, Tiberius stabbed him with a knife. This occurred after the trail.