Gaius Flaminius was a Roman politician and military leader known for his role during the late Roman Republic. He served as a consul in 223 BC and is best remembered for his efforts to expand Roman territory in the Cisalpine Gaul region. Flaminius was also responsible for the construction of the Flaminian Way, a significant road that connected Rome to Ariminum. Flaminius was a controversial figure, often associated with populist reforms that aimed to benefit the common people. His policies included land redistribution, which angered the elite. He met his end in 217 BC during the Second Punic War at the Battle of Lake Trasimene, where he faced the forces of Hannibal.