Aulus Caecina Severus

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Aulus Caecina Severus
Consul of the Roman Republic
In office July 1 BC – December 1 BC Serving with Aulus Plautius
Preceded by	Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus with Lucius Calpurnius Piso the Augur
Succeeded by	Gaius Caesar with Lucius Aemilius Paullus
Personal details
Born	Unknown
Died	Unknown
Children	6
Military service
Allegiance	Roman Empire

Aulus Caecina Severus was a Roman politician and general who was consul in 1 BC. He was Emperor Augustus' representative in Moesia when the Great Illyrian Revolt broke out. As a result, he spent 4 years in heavy fighting against the Illyrian tribes before the revolt was suppressed by the Romans. In 14 AD he was in charge of several legions on the lower Rhine which mutinied on the death of Augustus. He was recorded as having handled this poorly, with the situation only being salvaged by the intervention of his commander-in-chief, Germanicus.

Over the next two years, while campaigning in Germany, Caecina led his legions with skill and verve. At the conclusion of one hard-fought battle he famously routed the army of Arminius, who seven years earlier had destroyed three Roman legions. He was eulogised by the chroniclers for his exploits. On his return to Rome he was awarded triumph honours.