Quintus Opimius (consul)

Quintus Opimius was a Roman politician in the second century BC.

Family
He was a member of gens Opimia. His son Lucius Opimius was consul in 121 BC.

Career
In 154 BC, he was elected consul together with Lucius Postumius Albinus as his colleague. He successfully defended the allied city of Massilia against the Ligurians, receiving a triumph. His colleague Postumius Albinus died while serving as a consul, being succeeded by Manius Acilius Glabrio.