Career
Gaius Poppaeus Sabinus was elected to the consulship, with Quintus Sulpicius Camerinus, in the year 9. The Lex Papia Poppaea was passed during his consulship. From 15 until his death in 35, Sabinus served as Governor of Moesia.
During the reign of Tiberius, Sabinus ended a revolt in Thrace in 26.
Consequently, he was awarded a honorary triumph. Gaius Poppaeus Sabinus died in late December of 35.
He is believed to have died of natural causes.