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Gaius Marius (155-86 BC) was Roman military commander and politician.

Short Biography:

Born near Arpinum, he was elected consul seven times, the first time in 107 BC. He defeated the Cimbri and the Teutons (Germanic tribes attacking Gaul and Italy) 102-101 BC.

Marius tried to deprive Sulla of the command in the East against Mithridates and, as a result, civil war broke out in 88 BC. Sulla marched on Rome, and Marius fled to Africa, but later Cinna held Rome for Marius and together the read more...

Tags: general, statesman, comander

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