Marcus Livius Drusus (reformer)
Roman politician and reformer (c. 124 – 91 BC) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other holders of this name, see Marcus Livius Drusus (disambiguation).
Marcus Livius Drusus (before 122 BC – 91 BC) was a Roman politician and reformer. He is most famous for his legislative programme during his term as tribune of the plebs in 91 BC. During his year in office, Drusus proposed wide-ranging legislative reforms, including offering citizenship to Rome's Italian allies.
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Born | c. 124 BC |
Died | 91 BC |
Cause of death | Assassination |
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The failure of these reforms, and Drusus' subsequent murder at the hands of an unknown assassin in late 91 BC, are often seen as an immediate cause of the Social War.[1]