Gaius Marius (consul 82 BC)
Gaius Marius "the Younger" (c. 110 BC – 82 BC) was a Roman republican general and politician who became consul in 82 BC with Gnaeus Papirius Carbo. He was the son of the Gaius Marius who was the victor of the Jugurthine and Cimbric wars. He fought in Sulla's civil war. He committed suicide that same year at Praeneste, after his defeat by Sulla and during the city's capture by Quintus Lucretius Afella.
Gaius Marius | |
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16th century illustration Gaius Marius The Younger from Promptuarium Iconum Insigniorum | |
| Consul of the Roman Republic | |
| In office 82 BC served with Gnaeus Papirius Carbo | |
| Preceded by | L. Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus & Gaius Norbanus |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Tullius Decula & Gnaeus Cornelius Dolabella |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 110 BC |
| Died | 82 BC Praeneste |
| Spouse(s) | Licinia (c. 92 BC) Mucia Tertia(c. 82 BC) |
| Parent(s) | Gaius Marius and Julia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Rome Marians |
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