Quintus Caecilius Metellus Numidicus
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Numidicus
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Numidicus was an ancient Roman statesman and general, he was a leader of the Optimates, the conservative faction of the Roman Senate. He was a bitter political opponent of Gaius Marius. He was consul in 109 BC, in that capacity he commanded the Roman forces in Africa during the Jugurthine War. In 107 BC he was displaced from his command by Marius. On his return he was granted a triumph and the cognomen Numidicus. He later became a censor, entering into exile in opposition to Marius. Metellus Numidicus enjoyed a reputation for integrity in an era when Roman politics was increasingly corrupt.
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Male
Date of Birth
November 30th, -0153
Age
2177
Date of Death
January 1st, -0091
Died Aged
62
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Lucius Caecilius Metellus Calvus
Father
Caecilia Metella
Sister
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius
Son
Lucius Caecilius Metellus Dalmaticus
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