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jan 1, 107 BC - 107 BC- Marius' 1st Consulship

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Marius runs for consul against Metellus' orders and was elected. The Senate attempted to give Metellus back the appointment in Numidia, but was overruled by the Plebeian assembly. Marius formed a volunteer army to defeat Jugurtha, rewarding them with lands won in Numidia. Marius held the consulship six times in a row from 107 to 100.

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jan 1, 107 BC
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~ 2133 years ago