The following list includes both Roman and non-Roman characters.
It is in alphabetical order, by nomen for Roman and Latinised names and
by simple name for non-Romans.
Additional information for some characters (but not all) can be found
in the Genealogy data.
Adherbal
Genealogy |
Numidian. Micipsa's principal heir and Jugurtha's principal rival for throne. Numidia partitioned between them until Jugurtha attacks and kills Adherbal in 112 BC.
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Aelia
Genealogy |
Sulla's second wife, by an arranged marriage, but who fails to gain his love or even affection.
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Marcus Aemilius
Scaurus
Genealogy |
Princeps Senatus. Pontifex. Consul 115 BC, later censor
Ally of the Caecilii Metelli, enemy of Jugurtha
In 109 BC, as censor he sets in motion a major programme of public works. Refuses to resign as censor when his colleague dies.
Becomes staunch opponent of Marius after he is elected consul and Lex Manlia is passed.
With each passing year becomes ever more conservative and defends ancient rights and ways of government against any threat. Effectively the leader of the conservative "boni" or Policy Makers.
Ejects Saturninus from office, incurring his enmity, and takes over responsibility for supply of grain.
After Tridentum disowns his son, who then commits suicide.
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Marcus Aemilius
Scaurus Junior
Genealogy |
Junior legate with army of Catulus. In charge of a legion at the retreat from Tridentum he loses his nerve, faints and disgraces himself. Sent to Rome with news of the retreat. Disowned by his father, he commits suicide.
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Lucius Annius
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Tribune of plebs 110 BC
Tries to stand again for 109 BC but fails
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Titus Annius
Albucius
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Propraetorian governor of Sardinia in 104 BC
Suppresses some brigands but is refused a triumph. Insults the senate and holds his own triumph in Sardinia.
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Lucius Antistius
Reginus
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Client of Caepio. Tribune of plebs 103 BC
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Marcus Antonius
Meminius
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Gaul, Roman citizen and chief magistrate of Arausio
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Marcus Antonius
Orator
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Praetor 102 BC. Given the title of Governor of Cilicia and sent with a fleet to eliminate pirates in Eastern Mediterranean. After three year campaign returns to Rome in 100 BC.
Celebrates his triumph and is the elected senior consul for 99 BC
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Lucius Appuleius
Saturninus
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Quaestor 104 BC, responsible for port of Ostia
Accused by Scaurus of grain speculation during slave revolt and stripped of office and senatorial rank. Seeks Marius's patronage to stand as tribune of the plebs and wins election for 103 BC.
Tables several laws on Marius's behalf:
Law to distribute land in Africa to veterans
Prosecutes Mallius Maximus for losing his army. Mallius exiled
Lex Appuleia de Maiestate - treason trials (formerly in the Centuriate Assembly) to be conducted by a special court of knights.
Tries Memmius and Fimbria, who were behind the grain speculation, in the new court
Continues acting as a demagogue. When Metellus Numidicus tries to eject him from the senate, uses hired thugs to attack him.
Attacks senate for taking bribes from Mithridates (who is trying to undermine Roman support of Bithynia) Accused of treason for so doing, he again uses a mob to get acquitted.
Tribune for a second time in 100 BC, acts to put in place laws for Marius:
Laws to distribute land outside Italy to soldiers and to make citizens of some Italian soldiers. First land law deals with existing ager publicus. Second deals with new lands in Gaul from the Cimbric wars and requires senators to swear to uphold the law.
Attempts by conservatives to obstruct the law are overridden, casting doubt on the law, Even Marius is tricked into saying that he believes the law might be invalid. The senators swear to uphold the law expecting that is will be revoked later.
Passes populist grain law in response to shortages.
Becomes tribune again at elections for 99 BC
After Glaucia murders Memmius, tries a coup d'etat by inciting the crowd to overthrow the Senate. Granted special powers, Marius arms men loyal to the Senate and disperses the mob. Saturninus along with his followers surrenders. His followers are immediately executed, while Saturninus and his more senior followers are shut into the Curia to await trial for treason. There they are killed by tiles thrown down from the roof by a gang organised by Caepio Junior and the Piglet
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Manius Aquillius
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Praetor 105 BC
His father sold Phrygia to Mithridates V.
First to propose that Marius should be allowed to stand for consul in absentia.
Serves as legate to Marius in Gaul. Commands the detachment that takes the Cimbri in the rear at the battle of Aquae Sextiae.
Becomes junior consul the following year, 100 BC. Takes an army to Sicily and settles the slave rebellion.
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Athenion
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Greek slave and leader of revolt in Sicily.
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Athenodorus Siculus
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Physician
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Aurelia
Genealogy |
Great beauty
At 13 chooses a plain, uncultured Gaul as personal servant in preference to more "acceptable" slaves.
Given freedom to choose, marries G Julius Caesar. Becomes landlady of an insula in the Subura
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Marcus Aurelius
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Consul suffectus in 108 BC after Galba exiled by Mamilian Commission.
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Marcus Aurelius
Scaurus
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Legate in army in Gaul 105 BC. Put in command of the cavalry advance guard north of Mallius's camp. Captured and tortured to death by the Germans
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Marcus Aurelius
Cotta Senior
Genealogy |
Marries his sister-in-law Rutilia after his brother's death
Praetor in 105 BC, he is part of group sent by Senate to try and reconcile Caepio and Mallius. Helps in the aftermath of Arausio and brings news of the defeat to Rome by boat from Massilia, beating Caepio.
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Lucius Aurelius
Cotta Senior
Genealogy |
Consul 119 BC. First husband of Rutilia and father of Aurelia
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Lucius Aurelius
Cotta Junior
Genealogy |
Tribune of plebs 103 BC
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Gaius Baebius
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Tribune of the Plebs 111 BC
Bribed by Jugurtha to interpose veto during trial by Gaius Memmius
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Marcus Baebius
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Tribune of the plebs 103 BC
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Battaces
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Phrygian who arrives in Rome from the sanctuary at Pessinus and throws elaborate parties
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Gaius Billienus
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Praetor and governor of Asia in 105 BC
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Bocchus
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King of Mauretania. Father in law to Jugurtha.
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Bogud
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Brother of Bocchus
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Boiorix
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Leader of the Cimbri from 105 BC
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Bomilcar
Genealogy |
Half brother to Jugurtha (on mother's side)
Loyal supporter of and assistant to Jugurtha until he is persuaded to betray Jugurtha in exchange for Roman support to ascend the throne. Executed after Nabdalsa identifies him as a Roman agent.
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Caecilia
Genealogy |
Wife to Titus Pomponius
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Caecilia Metella
Calva
Genealogy |
Wanton sister of Metellus Numidicus; conducts public affairs with men including the lowest slaves and labourers
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Caecilia Metella
Dalmatica
Genealogy |
Niece to Metellus Numidicus. Married to old Scaurus, but falls for Sulla at a dinner party
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Gaius Caecilius
Metellus Caprarius
Genealogy |
Censor 102 BC, together with his cousin Numidicus. Not as principled as Numidicus, he caves in to Saturninus.
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Lucius Caecilius
Metellus Dalmaticus
Genealogy |
Conservative senator
Pontifex Maximus
Consul 119 BC
Dies after giving speech opposing Saturninus
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Quintus Caecilius
Metellus
Numidicus
Genealogy |
"Piggle Wiggle"
Conservative senator and younger brother of Dalmaticus
Hates Marius and Rutilius Rufus after they throw him into a pigsty at Numantia
Elected as consul for 109 BC
Despite his personal feelings for Marius and Rufus, recruits them as legates for his army in Africa.
After Marius's action in removing him from command in Africa, becomes a major figure in the anti-Marian camp, together with Scaurus.
Deeply hostile to Saturninus and his reforms.
Becomes censor 102 BC and tries to remove Saturninus from senate, but fails after a riot.
Another riot ensues when he refuses to enroll Equitius as a knight.
Refuses to swear to uphold second land law of Saturninus in 100 BC and goes into exile.
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Quintus Caecilius
Metellus Pius
Genealogy |
"The Piglet"
Serves under his father as cadet in Africa 109/108 BC. Is at the battle of Arausio with Mallius, who he helps to escape. Shock of the defeat leaves him with a stutter.
Treasury quaestor 100 BC. Refuses to spend money on grain purchases.
After attempted coup of Saturninus organises his murder in the Curia.
Devotes his efforts to securing the return of his father from exile.
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Marcus Caelius
Rufus
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African landowner
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Lucius Calpurnius
Bestia
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Junior consul 111 BC
As consul elect, bribed by Jugurtha to settle Numidian war in his favour
Indicted and condemned by Mamilian Commission
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Marcus Calpurnius
Piso Bibulus
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Old senator
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Lucius Calpurnius
Piso Caesoninus
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Traditional senator
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Cardixa
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Gallic servant girl to Aurelia
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Lucius Cassius
Longinus Elder
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Former censor. Head of religious court of inquiry in 114 BC.
Coined the phrase "Cui Bono?"
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Lucius Cassius
Longinus
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Praetor 111 BC
Brought Jugurtha to Rome to answer questions about who he bribed
Senior consul 107 BC
Attacked Cimbri in Gaul, but after an initial victory was defeated and killed.
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Lucius Cassius
Longinus Junior
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Tribune of plebs 104 BC
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Chryseis
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Servant to Julilla
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Gaius Claudius
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Friend and supporter of Glaucia. Shelters him after murder of Memmius. Receives amnesty after failure of Saturninus's coup.
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Clitumna
Genealogy |
Widow of rich merchant, married Sulla's father
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Gaius Coelius
Caldus
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Tribune of plebs 107 BC
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Colubra
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Prostitute, acquaintance of Sulla's
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Copillus
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King of the Volcae Tectosages. The Gold of Tolosa was stolen from his care and he reports to Marius that it was not stolen. Instead Caepio arranged for it to be shipped to the East.
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Cornelia Minor
Genealogy |
"Mother of the Gracchi"
Younger daughter of Scipio Africanus
Inspiration for Aurelia
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Cornelia Sulla
Genealogy |
Sister of Sulla
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Lucius Cornelius
Dolabella
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Governor of Further Spain in 99 & 98 BC
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Gnaeus Cornelius
Scipio
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Praetor 109 BC. Declines governorship of Further Spain, because he is afraid he would exploit it.
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Publius Cornelius
Scipio Africanus
Aemilianus
Genealogy |
Consul 147 and 134 BC
Son of L Aemilius Paullus, adopted by P Scipio
Besieged Numantia
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Cornelius Scipio
Nasica
Genealogy |
Pontifex
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Cornelius Sulla
Senior
Genealogy |
Father of Sulla
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Cratippus
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Steward to Drusus
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Lucius Decumius
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Leader of crossroads college in Subura
Assassinates Massiva for Bomilcar
Becomes friend and helper to Aurelia after she buys the insula where his college is located
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Titus Didius
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Military man. Tribune of plebs 103 BC
Praetor 101 BC. Brings wars in Macedonia to a close.
Consul 98 BC. Campaigns in Nearer Spain, with Sulla as a legate.
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Gnaeus Domitius
Ahenobarbus
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Conservative senator from old and wealthy family. Pontifex.
Consul 122 BC Built road through Gaul to Spain and subdued local tribes.
Dies 105 BC giving speech opposing Marius as consul.
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Lucius Domitius
Ahenobarbus
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Younger son. Augur.
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Gnaeus Domitius
Ahenobarbus
Pipinna Junior
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Tribune of plebs 104 BC
Elected Pontifex Maximus in 103 BC
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Epaphroditus
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Tenant of the Julian Suburan insula. Actor. Evicted by Aurelia because of his parties
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Lucius Equitius
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Claims to be son of Ti. Gracchus. Helped by Saturninus
Elected tribune for 99 BC
Dies in the Curia with Saturninus after coup fails.
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Eutychus
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Steward to G Julius Caesar and Aurelia
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Quintus Fabius
Maximus Eburnus
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Born to a Servilius Caepio, adopted into the Fabius Maximus clan
Consul 116 BC
Appointed censor 109 BC
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Gaius Flavius
Fimbria
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Obscure and venal senator
Junior consul 104 BC
Plots with Memmius to manipulate grain prices. Prosecuted and exiled.
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Lucius Fraucus
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Marsic businessman, defended by Drusus
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Marcus Fulvius
Flaccus
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Tribune 122 BC. Associate and supporter of Gaius Gracchus
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Marcus Fulvius
Flaccus Bambalio
Genealogy |
Betrothed to Cornelia's granddaughter
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Marcus Furius
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Banker and client of Caepio
At Tolosa with Caepio in 106 BC. Supposed to have been killed accompanying Gold of Tolosa. Reported as having accompanied the gold to Smyrna.
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Publius Furius
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Tribune for 99 BC
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Gauda
Genealogy |
Sickly half brother of Jugurtha and rival for the throne of Numidia. Becomes King after defeat of Jugurtha.
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Quintus Gavius
Myrto
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Sulla's tutor
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Lucius Gavius
Stichus
Genealogy |
Nephew of Clitumna
Poisoned by Sulla
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Getorix
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Third leader of the Germans, followed by several smaller tribes - Marcomanni, Cherusci and Tigurini
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Grania
Genealogy |
Marius's first wife
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Quintus Granius
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Rich auctioneer, friend of Crassus Orator
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Hercules Atlas
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Strongman and performer
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Hermana
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Cherusci woman who lives with Sulla while he is following the Cimbri. Bears him twin sons.
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Iampsas
Genealogy |
Prince of Numidia. Son of Jugurtha, exiled in Italy
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Julia Major
Genealogy |
Elder daughter of Grandfather Caesar. Marries Marius
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Julia Minor
Genealogy |
Julilla.
Younger daughter of Grandfather Caesar. Marries Sulla
Starts drinking heavily while Sulla is away at war. Commits suicide when he returns from Gaul in 103 BC, after seeing him with Metrobius.
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Gaius Julius Caesar
Genealogy |
Father of Caesar
Marries Aurelia
Junior legate to Metellus Numidicus in 109 BC
Legate to Marius 107 BC onwards in Africa and Gaul
Brings news of the victory of Vercellae to Rome.
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Sextus Julius Caesar
Genealogy |
Uncle to Caesar. Asthmatic.
Junior legate to Metellus Numidicus in 109 BC
Legate to Marius 107-105 BC
Legate to Mallius in Gaul 105 BC
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Sextus Julius Caesar
Genealogy |
Senator
Brother to Grandfather Caesar. Gave up his eldest son for adoption to Q. Lutatius Catulus. In exchange received money enough to put remaining two sons through cursus honorum.
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Gaius Julius Caesar
Genealogy |
Grandfather Caesar
Senator
Relatively impoverished descendant of Julii
Daughters marry Marius and Sulla
Helps Marius to equip his army in 107 BC
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Gaius Julius Caesar
Strabo
Genealogy |
Cross eyed brother of Catulus. Lawyer
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Marcus Junius
Silanus
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Junior Consul 109 BC
Governs in Rome while Metellus Numidicus sent to Africa. When Cimbri attack, sent as General to Gaul and suffers defeat.
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Titus Labienus
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Senator from Picenum, supporter of Saturninus
Dies in the Curia after coup fails.
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? Licinius Getha
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Appointed censor 109 BC
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Publius Licinius
Crassus
Genealogy |
Pontifex
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Lucius Licinius
Crassus Orator
Genealogy |
Sybaritic orator and advocate
Established his reputation in 118 BC in speech in favour of the formation of colony at Narbo.
Quaestor 109 BC, Tribune of plebs 107 BC
Suitor of Aurelia
Aedile 100 BC
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Publius Licinius
Lucullus
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Tribune of plebs 110 BC
Tries to stand again for 109 BC but fails
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Lucius Licinius
Lucullus
Genealogy |
Praetor peregrinus 104 BC. Suppressed slave revolt in Campania.
Sent to Sicily in 103 BC to suppress slave revolt. When replaced as commander he disbands the army and destroys its camp.
Tried for treason for his actions by Manius Aquillius and exiled.
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Publius Licinius
Nerva
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Praetor and governor of Sicily in 104 BC
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Livia Drusa
Genealogy |
Sister to Marcus Livius Drusus
Forced to marry Q Servilius Caepio who she detests
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Marcus Livius
Drusus
Genealogy |
Tribune 122 BC
Opponent of the Gracchi
Consul 112 BC
Conquered Scordisci during his governorship of Macedonia
Becomes censor, dies 109 BC
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Marcus Livius
Drusus
Genealogy |
Skilled advocate from the age of 17
Defender of Italians and Latins
Tribune of the soldiers 105 BC, goes to Gaul. In charge of legion next to the Marsi under Silo. Knocked unconscious, he survives the battle and befriends Silo who also has survived.
Quaestor 102 BC. Sent to Asia to buy grain from Mithridates.
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Gaius Lucilius
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Writer
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Gaius Lusius
Genealogy |
Nephew by marriage to Marius, serves with him as tribune. Makes homosexual advances to a soldier who murders him.
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Quintus Lutatius
Catulus
Genealogy |
Rich senator, plebeian. Adopts son of Sextus Caesar
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Quintus Lutatius
Catulus
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Son of Sextus Caesar, adopted by Q Lutatius Catulus
Praetor 109 BC
Stands against Marius for consul in 108 BC
Elected consul in 102 BC
Almost loses his army at Tridentum but Sulla foments a mutiny.
Second in command to Marius at Vercellae. Participates (as junior party) in triumph at Rome. Donates his spoils for the construction of a portico housing the captured standards from Vercellae.
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Marcus Macrinus
Mactator
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Campanian landowner and slaveowner. Friend of Fimbria. Killed by slave army of Vettius.
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Gnaeus Mallius
Maximus
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Consul 105 BC
Leads an army to Gaul.
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Gaius Mamilius
Limetanus
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Tribune of plebs 109 BC
Sets up treason court to try all those who dealt with Jugurtha
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Aulus Manlius
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Patrician senator. Legate to Marius in 107 BC
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Titus Manlius
Mancinus
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Tribune of plebs 107 BC
Hostile to patricians, agrees to put forward law assigning command in Africa to Marius
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Marcia
Genealogy |
Wife to Grandfather Caesar
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Lucius Marcius
Philippus
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Tribune of plebs 104 BC
His legislative services are bought by Marius
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Martha
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Syrian prophetess, prophesies Marius's greatness and seven consulships. Travels to Rome with Marius for the start of his second consulship
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Masinissa
Genealogy |
Founder King of Numidia
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Massiva
Genealogy |
Cousin of Jugurtha and rival for the throne of Numidia
110 BC Assassinated by L Decumius after support from Albinus brothers worries Jugurtha
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Gaius Matius
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Broker and tenant of ground floor of Aurelia's insula. Keen gardener.
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Gaius Memmius
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Relatively poor senator from obscure background
Tribune of Plebs 112 BC
Organised enquiries into bribery by Jugurtha
Praetor 104 BC, allies himself with Fimbria. Together they plot to manipulate grain prices.
Governor of Macedonia
Prosecuted and exiled (to Athens). On appeal he is reinstated in the Senate and returns to Rome with Marcus Antonius. Stand for consul but is murdered by Glaucia
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Metrobius
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Homosexual lover of Sulla
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Micipsa
Genealogy |
Successor to Masinissa
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Marcus Minucius
Rufus
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Senior Consul 110 BC
Governor of Macedonia, through 107 BC, continuing campaigns against the Scordisci
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Quintus Mucius
Scaevola Senior
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Consul 117 BC
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Quintus Mucius
Scaevola
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Quaestor 109 BC
Orator and advocate
Aedile 100 BC
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Nabdalsa
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Follower of Gauda. Helps to establish contact between Gauda and Bomilcar but is caught and betrays Bomilcar.
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Nicopolis
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Mistress of Sulla
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Quintus Nonius
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Brother-in law of Sulla's sister. Elected tribune of plebs 100 BC, but murdered on the election day, allowing Saturninus in.
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Gaius Norbanus
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Wealthy client of Marius from Etruria. Tribune of plebs 103 BC
Prosecutes Caepio in Plebeian Assembly
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Gnaeus Octavius
Ruso
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Treasury quaestor 105 BC
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Lucius Opimius
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Praetor 125 BC, crushed revolt of Fregellae
Consul 121 BC. Attacked policies of Gaius Gracchus. Armed with a Senatus consultum ultimum, he used force to attack and kill Gracchus.
Responsible for partition of Numidia 116 BC
Indicted and condemned by Mamilian Commission
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Gaius Oppius
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Banker
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Oxyntas
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Prince of Numidia. Son of Jugurtha, exiled in Italy
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Panaetius
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Tutor of Rufus. Dies February 109 BC
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Gnaeus Papirius
Carbo
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Consul 113 BC
Defeated by Cimbri
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Gnaeus Petreius
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Primus Pilus in Samnite legion under Catulus. Takes charge after failure of Scaurus Junior and saves the legion.
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Aulus Pompeius
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Tribune of plebs 102 BC, complains about behaviour of Battaces. Battaces curses him and he dies.
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Quintus Pompeius
Rufus
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From very wealthy family of Picenum Tribune for 99 BC
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Gnaeus Pompeius
Strabo
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(Strabo: cross-eyed)
From very wealthy family of Picenum.
Quaestor in Sardinia 104 BC. Tries to prosecute his superior (Albucius) for treason. The senate does try Albucius, but Strabo is reprimanded by Scaurus for his insubordination.
Strabo thereafter harbours a grudge against the Senate and the conservative Patricians in particular.
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Titus Pomponius
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Rich banker
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Publius Popillius
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Physician
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Gaius Popillius
Laenas
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Descendant of famous Roman who single-handedly ordered Syrian army to leave Egypt.
Legate to Longinus in Gaul, 107 BC. Left in charge of baggage and camp, negotiates surrender to Germans and Gauls. Allowed to return to Rome. Tried for treason but acquitted.
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Quintus Poppaedius
Silo
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Marsic noble. In charge of Marsic legion sent to Gaul in 105 BC. This legion is positioned on the right flank at battle of Arausio and is wiped out. Silo survives and is rescued from a pile of bodies by Drusus.
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Gaius Porcius Cato
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Indicted and condemned by Mamilian Commission
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Marcus Porcius
Cato
Salonianus
Genealogy |
Grandson of Cato the Censor and a slave. Tribune for 99 BC
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Spurius Postumius
Albinus
Genealogy |
Junior Consul 110 BC
Governor of Africa, sides with Massiva against Jugurtha
Raises army in Africa, but does not take any offensive action against Jugurtha
At end of year returns to Rome, leaving his brother in charge.
Condemned by Mamilian Commission.
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Aulus Postumius
Albinus
Genealogy |
Younger brother of Spurius, also helped Massiva's cause in Rome
Accompanies Spurius to Africa
Left in charge at the end of 110 BC, he invades Numidia, tempted by treasure. Starts Jugurthan War.
Junior consul 99 BC
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Rutilia
Genealogy |
Sister of Publius Rutilius Rufus and mother of Aurelia
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Salonia
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Slave girl married by Cato the Censor after death of his first wife
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Salvius
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Marsic slave, leader of revolt in 104 BC
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Gaius Saufeius
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Senator from Picenum, supporter of Saturninus
Elected quaestor for 99 BC
Dies in the Curia after coup fails.
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Scylax
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Patron of Metrobius
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Tiberius Sempronius
Gracchus
Genealogy |
Elder of the Gracchi
Tribune of the plebs 133 BC
Used his post to attack patrician power and reform the government
Murdered in office
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Gaius Sempronius
Gracchus
Genealogy |
Younger of the Gracchi
Tribune of the plebs 123 BC
Continued his brother's attempts at reform
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Quintus Sertorius
Genealogy |
b. 125 BC, son of Marius's cousin Maria
Served on Marius's staff in 107 BC
Distinguishes himself in battle, winning gold crown
Brings Jugurtha back to Rome in 105 BC
Junior tribune with Mallius's army in Gaul. Severely wounded at battle of Arausio, left with a partly paralyzed leg. Serves in Gaul again with Marius, where he spies on the Germans, together with Sulla.
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Marcus Servilius
Agelastus
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Half-Numidian friend of Bomilcar. Refuses to assassinate Massiva and informs to Albinus.
So Lucius Decumius assassinates him also.
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Gaius Servilius
Augur
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Client of Ahenobarbus. Praetor 103 BC Takes over from Lucullus as governor of Sicily and continues the slave war, with no success.
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Quintus Servilius
Caepio
Genealogy |
Conservative senator
Praetor 109 BC and governor of Further Spain
Consul 106 BC. Responsible for removing extortion courts from control of knights.
Takes command in Gaul against Germans
Finds Gold of Tolosa, which goes missing before reaching the coast. Its guards are killed.
105 BC refuses to submit to authority of the new consul Mallius Maximus. Flees the defeat at Arausio and leaves for Rome immediately with his son.
After news that he has stolen the Gold for himself, he is prosecuted in the Plebeian Assembly, fined and exiled. Dies in exile in Smyrna.
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Quintus Servilius
Caepio Junior
Genealogy |
Tribune of the soldiers 105 BC. Goes to Gaul with Mallius Maximus. Flees the defeat at Arausio and joins his father on his journey to Rome.
Treasury quaestor 100 BC, together with the Piglet.
Opposes grain law of Saturninus and organises gang to prevent the law passing but only delays it.
Prosecuted by Saturninus for treason in attacking him but acquitted.
After attempted coup of Saturninus organises his murder in the Curia.
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Gaius Servilius
Glaucia
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Quaestor 109 BC
Plebeian, lawyer
Friend of Saturninus and supporter of Marius.
Tribune of plebs 101 BC Introduces law returning extortion courts to knights control and allowing proceeds of crime to be recovered from all beneficiaries, not just the guilty.
Makes Saturninus tribune of plebs when Quintus Nonius is conveniently murdered.
Praetor 100 BC
Despite opposition from Marius, tries to stand for election as consul. Fights with Memmius, a rival candidate and murders him.
Seeks shelter in house of Gaius Claudius while Saturninus tries to overthrow the senate at the head of a mob. After the failure of the coup, Glaucia commits suicide.
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Servius Sulpicius
Galba
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Consul 108 BC
Indicted and condemned by Mamilian Commission
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Teutobod
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Leader of the Teutones from 105 BC
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Sextus Titius
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Tribune for 99 BC
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? Turpilius
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Friend of Metellus Numidicus. Appointed commander of Vaga garrison.
Betrays the town to Jugurtha, resulting in the slaughter of many Romans.
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Publius Vagiennius
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Ligurian cavalryman who discovers a way into fortress of Muluchath
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Lucius Valerius
Flaccus
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Junior consul to Marius 100 BC. Flamen martialis
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Titus Vettius Junior
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Son of a knight from Campania. After getting into debt and being disowned by his father, raises a slave army in Campania.
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Volux
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Numidian. Bocchus's son
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