Caecilia Metella (wife of Scipio Nasica)
Caecilia Metella was a member of the ancient Roman plebeian family of the Caecilians and the daughter of the consul from 143 BC. BC, Quintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus .
Four of her brothers also reached the consulate: Quintus Caecilius Metellus Balearicus 123 BC. BC, Lucius Caecilius Metellus Diadematus 117 BC BC, Marcus Caecilius Metellus 115 BC BC and Gaius Caecilius Metellus Caprarius 113 BC In addition, Caecilia Metella had a sister of the same name who was married to Gaius Servilius Vatia . Caecilia Metella married the consul from 111 BC. BC, Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica Serapio and gave birth to a son, Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica , who lived in 93 BC. Officiated as praetor . Her grandson was the consul from 52 BC. BC, Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio .
literature
- Friedrich Münzer : Caecilius 131). In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume III, 1, Stuttgart 1897, Col. 1234.
Remarks
- ↑ Cicero , Brutus 211f .; In Verrem actio 3, 211; De domo sua 123, Oratio post reditum in senatu 37; Oratio post reditum ad Quirites 6.
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| SURNAME | Caecilia Metella |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Wife of the consul Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica Serapio (111 BC) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | before 133 BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | after 111 BC Chr. |