Gaius Duilius

Gaius Duilius
Reproduction of the victory column of Gaius Duilius
Dictator of Rome
In office 231 BC
Censor of Rome
In office 258 BC
Consul of Rome
In office 260 BC
Personal details
Nationality	Roman
Awards	Triumph
Military service
Allegiance	Rome
Branch/service	Roman navy
Battles/wars	First Punic War Battle of Mylae

Gaius Duilius (fl. 260–231 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. As consul in 260 BC, during the First Punic War, he won Rome's first ever victory at sea by defeating the Carthaginians at the Battle of Mylae. He later served as censor in 258, and was appointed dictator to hold elections in 231, but never held another command.