Fulvius

Fulvius (fem. Fulvia) (Italian Fulvio) was the nomen of the gens Fulvia, a Plebeian gens of ancient Rome that originally came from Tusculum. By the late 4th century BC they had joined Nobiles, which they achieved through the patronage of the Fabii, who supported the consular candidature of Lucius Fulvius Curvus, the first of his family to achieve the consulship in 322 BC. The Fulvii were highly respected by the families of the Patrician class and held a reputation for producing some excellent military generals. They were also very active in the politics of the Roman Republic. The Fulvii were also a major part of the Praetoriani and had many Imperial connections.