Quintus Servilius Ahala ( 365–342 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. He held the office of
consul three times, in 365, 362 and 342 BC. In 360, he was appointed
dictator to face a threat of invading
Gauls, whom he defeated near the
Colline Gate
The Colline Gate (Latin ''Porta Collina'') was a landmark in ancient Rome, supposed to have been built by Servius Tullius, semi-legendary king of Rome 578–535 BC. The gate stood at the north end of the Servian Wall, and past it were two impo ...
. He later served as ''
interrex'' in 355 BC, and ''
magister equitum
The , in English Master of the Horse or Master of the Cavalry, was a Roman magistrate appointed as lieutenant to a dictator. His nominal function was to serve as commander of the Roman cavalry in time of war, but just as a dictator could be nomi ...
'' under the dictator
Marcus Fabius Ambustus in 351.
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4th-century BC Roman consuls
Magistri equitum (Roman Republic)
Ancient Roman dictators
Ancient Roman generals
Ahala, Quintus