Aelius Gallus
Gaius Aelius Gallus | |
|---|---|
| Prefect of Egypt | |
| In office 26 BC – 24 BC | |
| Preceded by | Cornelius Gallus |
| Succeeded by | Petronius |
| Personal details | |
| Known for | disastrous expedition |
Gaius Aelius Gallus was a Roman prefect of Egypt from 26 to 24 BC. He is primarily known for a disastrous expedition he undertook to Arabia Felix (modern day Yemen) under orders of Augustus.