Aelius Gallus

Gaius Aelius Gallus
Prefect of Egypt
In office
26 BC – 24 BC
Preceded byCornelius Gallus
Succeeded byPetronius
Personal details
Known fordisastrous 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.

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