Lucius Aurelius Orestes (Consul 103 BC)
Lucius Aurelius Orestes († 103 BC ) was a in the 2nd century BC. Living politician of the Roman Republic . He came from the plebeian family of the Aurelians .
Orestes was probably the son of the consul of the same name from 126 BC. Around the year 106 BC. BC he held the praetur . 103 BC BC he officiated as consul , with Gaius Marius as a colleague. The latter held the highest office of state for the third time this year. Orestes died while he was still in office. Otherwise nothing is known about his life.
literature
- Elimar Klebs : Aurelius 181. In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume II, 2, Stuttgart 1896, Col. 2515.
Remarks
- ↑ Cassiodorus , Chronica ad annum 103 BC. Chr .; among others
- ^ Plutarch , Marius 14.
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| SURNAME | Aurelius Orestes, Lucius |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Orestes, Lucius Aurelius |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Roman consul 103 BC Chr. |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 103 BC Chr. |