Lucius Caecilius Metellus Denter
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Lucius Caecilius Metellus Denter was a Roman Republican Consul in the year 284 BC.
Very little is known about Metellus Denter, save that he led an army against the Senones led by Britomaris in the Battle of Arretium.
There is some controversy as to the date of Metellus Denter's death, with some sources claiming he died as Consul in 284 BC in the Battle of Arretium, whereas others have him dying the year after, as Praetor, in the next battle against the Senones. This has been disputed in that it was not customary for a Pro-Consul to be elected Praetor in the year after his Consulship, especially if he had been defeated in battle.
