Marcus Aemilius Scaurus (consul 115 BC)
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Marcus Aemilius Scaurus (c. 159 – c. 89 BC) was a Roman statesman who served as consul in 115 BC.[2] He was also a long-standing princeps senatus, occupying the post from 115[3] until his death in late 89 or early 88 BC,[1] and as such was widely considered one of the most prestigious and influential politicians of the late Republic.
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Marcus Aemilius Scaurus | |
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1st-century BC bust of Scaurus in the Chiaramonti Museum | |
Born | c. 159 BC |
Died | mid-Nov 89–Feb 88 BC[1] |
Nationality | Roman |
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Spouse | Caecilia Metella |
Children | 2 |
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After his consulship, Scaurus wrote De vita sua, which was probably the first autobiography in Roman history.[4]