Quintus Fulvius Flaccus (consul 179 BC)

Quintus Fulvius Flaccus (died 174 BC) was a Roman statesman and general who served as Consul in 179 BC. He belonged to the gens Fulvia, a plebeian family that rose to prominence during the Roman Republic.

Flaccus's career exemplifies the typical trajectory of a successful Roman aristocrat. Before his consulship, he likely held lower magistracies such as quaestor, aedile, and praetor, though definitive records of these earlier offices are scarce.

As consul in 179 BC alongside his colleague Lucius Manlius Acidinus Fulvianus, Flaccus focused on military campaigns. He was dispatched to Illyria to subdue disturbances and expand Roman influence in the region. The details of his Illyrian campaigns are somewhat fragmentary, but he appears to have achieved some successes, earning a triumph upon his return to Rome.

Beyond his military activities, Flaccus is also known for his involvement in public works. He oversaw the construction of a basilica in Rome, the Basilica Fulvia (later known as the Basilica Aemilia). This building was an important addition to the Roman Forum, providing a space for legal proceedings, business transactions, and public gatherings. His construction projects are indicative of his concern for the welfare and development of Rome.

Quintus Fulvius Flaccus died in 174 BC. He should not be confused with other members of the Fulvius Flaccus family who held prominent positions throughout Roman history, although they were related. The gens Fulvia produced numerous consuls and other high-ranking officials, demonstrating its enduring importance in the Roman Republic.