Gaius Furius Pacilus (consul 251 BC)

Gaius Furius Pacilus was a Roman politician and general who served as consul in 251 BC. He belonged to the patrician Furii Pacilii family. His consulship occurred during the First Punic War, a protracted conflict between Rome and Carthage for control of Sicily and the western Mediterranean.

While details about his early life and career are scant, his consulship is primarily known for his military actions in Sicily against the Carthaginians. During his term, the Roman army under his command achieved some success against the Carthaginian forces, although specific details of his victories or defeats are often difficult to ascertain from surviving historical accounts. He likely engaged in siege warfare and pitched battles aimed at wresting control of strategic locations on the island.

Following his consulship, little is known about his subsequent activities or political career. The scarcity of available information makes it challenging to reconstruct a comprehensive biography.