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Gaius Marius
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Roman general, statesman and military reformer (157-86 BC)
Gaius Marius was a powerful Roman general and politician who lived from 157 to 86 BC and transformed the Roman military through major reforms. He matters historically because his changes to how the army was organized and recruited helped shape Rome's military power during a critical period of the republic.
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It sits within the topics 150s BC births, 157 BC births and 1st-century BC Roman augurs.
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Ancient Rome
- Place of birth
- Arpino
- Place of death
- Rome
- Spouse
- Julia
- Occupation
- military leader
- Position held
- augur
- Languages spoken
- Latin
- Military branch
- Roman army
- Military rank
- legatus legionis
- Image
- Bust of Marius (GL 319) - Glyptothek - Munich - Germany 2017.jpg
- Work location
- Ancient Rome
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- described by source
- Pauly–Wissowa
- Commons category
- Gaius Marius
- date of birth
- 0158-00-00
- date of death
- 0086-00-00
- topic's main category
- Category:Gaius Marius
- praenomen
- Gaius
- name in native language
- C.Marius C.f.C.n. Cor.
- gens
- Maria gens
- allegiance
- Ancient Rome
- member of
- populares
- social classification
- equites
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Encyclopedic overview
SpouseJulia (aunt of Julius Caesar) ChildrenGaius Marius the Younger
Military service Awards2 Roman triumphs Wars Numantine War
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