Octavius Benenatus
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Octavius Benenatus | |
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 Portrait of Benenatus and his dogs. | |
| Born | August 2, 1574 Alexandria, Empire of Exponent |
| Died | July 9, 1641 (aged 66) Paradisa, Empire of Exponent |
| Rank | Praefectus Classis |
| Battles/wars | War of the Magpie and the Dragon *Battle of St. Andrew's Point |
Octavius Benenatus was a commander in the navy of the Empire of Exponent famous for defeating the Cadenzan fleet at the Battle of St. Andrew's Point in 1618.
Early life
The Benenatus family was a noble Equite house that was risen to Patrician status, and had contributed martial service to the Empire for centuries. As such, Octavius was educated from a young age in the ways of war.
Legacy
As a result of Octavius' victory at St. Andrew's Point, his successors were given the right to use the trinomen, elevating them socially into the world of the Hesperidesian elite.