He was Censor in 164, and died four years later.
Paullus had two sons by his first wife.

The elder of these was adopted by Fabius Maximus Cunctator, the younger by the son of Africanus the elder, his brother-in-law.

He was of the "blue" blood of Rome, of perfect honesty, and very popular, a good general, but somewhat superstitious.

A patron of learning and the fine arts, he gave his sons the best training under Greek masters.

A strong proof of his popularity is the fact that his body was carried to its last resting place by volunteers from the various peoples he had conquered.
Perseus spent his last days in confinement near Rome, enduring, it is alleged, base and cruel treatment.