was the first of the Fabii who obtained the surname of Maximus, for lessening the power of the populace at elections. He was master of horse: and his victory over the Samnites in that capacity nearly cost him his life, because he engaged the enemy without the command of the dictator. He was five times consul, twice dictator, and once censor. He triumphed over seven different nations in the neighbourhood of Rome, and rendered himself illustrious by his patriotism.