Fabius , ancient Roman gens. The family was most distinguished from the 5th cent. BC onward. However, little is known of the early members. Quintus Fabius Vibulanus, fl. 450 BC, was consul three times (467, 465, 459) and a member of the decemvirate. Although he had served Rome well in battle, he was exiled with the other decemvirs. His descendant, Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus or Rullus, d. c.291 BC, was consul five times (322, 310, 308, 297, 295) and dictator (315). He attacked the Samnites in 325 and was victorious, but his disobedience of orders brought his condemnation by Lucius... Read more