Gaius Marius - Wikipedia
WEBGaius Marius (Latin: [ˈɡaːiʊs ˈmariʊs]; c. 157 BC – 13 January 86 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. Victor of the Cimbric and Jugurthine wars, he held the office of consul an unprecedented seven times.
Gaius Marius | Roman General & Consul | Britannica
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Gaius Marius (born c. 157 bce, Cereatae, near Arpinum [Arpino], Latium [now in Italy]—died January 13, 86 bce, Rome) was a Roman general and politician, consul seven times (107, 104–100, 86 bce), who was the first Roman to illustrate the political support that a successful general could derive from the votes of his old army veterans.
Gaius Marius - World History Encyclopedia
WEBOct 9, 2017 · Gaius Marius (c. 157-86 BCE) was an accomplished military commander and politician who was acclaimed for saving Rome from the brink of collapse. Yet, unfortunately, his name has only survived in relative obscurity …
Roman Leaders at the End of the Republic: Marius - ThoughtCo
WEBUpdated on March 08, 2017. Roman Republican Wars | Timeline of the Roman Republic | Marius Timeline. Full Name: Gaius Marius. Dates: c.157–January 13, 86 B.C. Birthplace: Arpinum, in Latium. Occupation: Military leader, Statesman.
Gaius Marius, the 1st one to shake the Roman Republic
WEBGaius Marius, elected consul again in 105 BC, enjoyed successive election victories as consul until 101 BC, during which time his task was to destroy the menace of the Cimbri and Teutones, who had shattered the Romans earlier.
Gaius Marius | UNRV Roman History
WEBProminent People of Ancient Rome. Marius. Gaius Marius (157 - 86 BC) Gaius Marius was born near Arpinum, and was the son of a small plebeian farmer. Contrary to popular belief, the Marius clan was influential locally, and maintained some limited client relationships with those in Rome.
Gaius Marius summary | Britannica
WEBGaius Marius, (born c. 157 bce, Cereatae, near Arpinum, Latium—died Jan. 13, 86 bce, Rome), General and consul who redesigned the Roman army. He secured command of the army in Africa (107) and solved a chronic manpower shortage by enlisting landless citizens for the first time. He defeated Jugurtha in 106.
Gaius Marius - Roman General, Reforms, Fall | Britannica
WEBGaius Marius - Roman General, Reforms, Fall | Britannica. Contents. Home World History Military Leaders. Fall from power of Gaius Marius. The year 100 saw Marius fail disastrously as a politician.
Gaius Marius and the origin of the Roman legions - History Skills
WEBGaius Marius was one of the most influential and significant figures in Roman history. His life and career were full of drama and adventure, and he left a lasting legacy on the Roman world. Early life. Gaius Marius was born near Arpinum, a small town in Latium, in 157 BC.
Gaius Marius | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 11, 2018 · Gaius Marius (ca. 157-86 B.C.) was a Roman general and popular politician. His military reforms and great commands led to the growing involvement of the army in politics and the eventual collapse of the republican system. Born near Arpinum in central Italy, Marius was of country stock.
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