Caius Marius (aka Marius or Gaius Marius) was a remarkable Roman leader. Not only did he rise from obscurity to reach the highest office, but he attained it a record-breaking seven times. During his illustrious career, Caius Marius and his erstwhile subordinate Sulla almost tore Rome apart with their rivalry.
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Caius Marius born in Arpinum |
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Marius elected Tribune |
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Marius serves as Praetor |
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Jugurthine War. In 109 Marius accompanies Quintus Caecilius Metellus to Africa |
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Marius' first consulship |
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Marius' second consulship |
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Marius' third consulship |
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Marius' fourth consulship |
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Marius' fifth consulship |
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War against the Italian allies. |
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Sulla uses his army against Rome. |
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Marius' seventh term as consul and his death. |
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Sulla wins civil war against the followers of Marius, limits powers of the tribunes and restores power to the senate. |
