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Marius, Gaius

Marius, who won the Jugurthine War and reformed the army, was embroiled in civil wars yet managed to die of natural causes after having been consul for an unprecedented seven times.

Caius Marius

A timeline of the events in the life of 7-time consul and military leader Caius Marius.

Roman Leaders at the End of the Republic - Marius

From humble beginnings Marius rose to become consul of Rome, not just once but an unprecedented seven times.

Marius

From your Guide, a look at the career of Gaius Marius.

Marius and Sulla

By Sanderson Beck. Compact, but detailed look at the events leading up civil war.

Marius' Reforms

Marius' reforms of the Roman army include the institution of a volunteer, professional army composed largely of the head count (capite censi) and veterans.

Roman Military Leaders

Profiles of Roman military leaders Agrippa, Brutus, Camillus, Cincinnatus, Horatius, Marius, Stilicho, and Sulla.

Proscription

Proscription was developed by Sulla as a way to dispose of the property of those who were condemned.

Rome 103-90 B.C. - Marius and the Agrarian Laws

The Roman period from 103 to 90 B.C. was dominated by Marius and the agrarian laws. Read more about Roman events during the start of the last century before the Christian era.

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