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Metellus (L. Caecilius Metellus) - Roman consul, 251 B.C.
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251/_ Consuls: L. Caecilius L.f. Metellus, C. Furius C.f. Pacilus
251/13 Metellus is told by a soothsayer to sacrifice his daughter to ensure
250/6 L.Caecilius defeats the Carthaginian army under Hasdrubal at Panormu
250/20 L.Caecilius celebrates a triumph, in which he displays elephants capt
247/_ Consuls: L. Caecilius L.f. Metellus (II), N. Fabius M.f. Buteo
243/18 L.Metellus becomes pontifex maximus.
242/2 Metellus, the pontifex maximus, prevents Postumius from going to Sici
241/41 including the temple of Vesta, but L.Metellus rescues the Palladium.
224/15 tion of new consuls, which is supervised by the dictator L.Metellus.
221/38 L.Metellus officiates at the dedication of a temple to Ops.
221/39 The death of L.Metellus, the pontifex maximus.
Within translations:
Cic:Rep_1.1 Aulus Atilius, or Lucius Metellus have freed [Rome] from
Cic:Scaur_48 you remember that Lucius Metellus, who, as pontifex maximus
FastCap_p56 [251] & L. Caecilius L.f. C.n. Metellus , C. Furius C.f.
FastCap_p58 ctator: L. Caecilius L.f. C.n. Metellus , magister equitum
FastTr_p100 aecilius L.f. C.n. Metellus, proconsul, & over the Carthag
Hieron:Chron_1765 and forced the consul Metellus to flee [or "they trappe
Oros_4.9 the consulship of L. Caecilius Metellus and C. Furius Pacilus 251
Oros_4.11 to its assistance. While Metellus was rescuing the burning
Plin:HN_7.141 misfortune: inasmuch as this Metellus passed an old age
Plin:HN_7.157 was equalled by the pontifex Metellus.
Plin:HN_8.16 victory of the pontiff Lucius Metellus {252 BC} There were 142
ValMax_1.1.2 [1.2] Metellus the pontifex maximus when Postumius
ValMax_1.4.5 [4.5] When Metellus the pontifex was travelling towards
ValMax_8.13.2 [13.2] Metellus equalled his number of years.

Metellus ² (Q. Caecilius Metellus) - Roman consul, 206 B.C.
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221/40 Q.Metellus delivers a funeral oration in praise of his father.
206/_ Consuls: Q. Caecilius L.f. Metellus, L. Veturius L.f. Philo
206/24 oet Naevius quarrels with the consul Metellus, and is put in prison.
205/20 Q.Caecilius Metellus is appointed dictator to hold the consular elect
185/6 Q.Metellus meets the magistrates of the Achaean League at Argos.
Within translations:
Cic:Brut_57 ies; as was also Quintus Metellus, who, in the second Puni
Cic:Brut_77 nius, C. Varro, Q. Maximus, Q. Metellus, P. Lentulus, and
FastCap_p62 aecilius L.f. L.n. Metellus - in order to hold elections
Hieron:Chron_1816 by a group of nobles led by Metellus. 145th OLYMPIAD
Plin:HN_7.139 [139] Quintus Metellus, in the panegyric that he
Plin:HN_7.142 [142] The son of this Metellus who made those remarks about

Metellus ³ (L. Caecilius Metellus) - tribune of the plebs, 214 B.C.
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214/30 The tribune L.Metellus unsuccessfully attempts to bring the censors
Oros_4.16 on the motion of Caecilius Metellus, had not Cornelius Scipio, then
ValMax_5.6.7 therefore by advice of Q. Metellus, the remains of the broken

Metellus ⁵ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus) - Roman consul, 143 B.C.
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148/18 Metellus defeats Andriscus.
148/22 Metellus captures Andriscus; end of the rebellion in Macedonia.
147/12 Metellus suppresses a minor revolt led by Alexander, another pretende
146/16 Metellus defeats the Achaeans at Scarpheia; Critolaus is killed.
146/17 Metellus defeats the Arcadians in Phocis.
146/22 The Achaeans reject Metellus' terms for peace.
146/26 Mummius arrives in Greece and takes over the command from Metellus.
146/36 The triumph of Metellus, who brings back some statues by Lysippus fro
145/28 Metellus Macedonicus fails to be elected consul, for the second time.
144/11 Metellus constructs temples to Jupiter and Juno within the portico
144/12 Q.Metellus is elected consul at the third attempt.
143/_ Ap. Claudius C.f. Pulcher, Q. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus Macedonicus
143/7 Metellus subdues the Arevaci.
143/12 Metellus besieges Contrebia.
141/1 Pompeius succeeds Metellus as Roman commander.
137/12 ompeius is brought to trial by Q.Metellus and others, but acquitted.
136/3 Furius takes his oppponents Metellus and Pompeius as legates to Spain
131/3 Q.Metellus and Q.Pompeius are elected censors; this is the first time
131/4 Q.Metellus seeks to encourage child-rearing.
131/5 bune C.Atinius Labeo attacks Q.Metellus, and threatens to throw him
130/5a The censors Q.Pompeius and Q.Metellus complete the census.
129/18 Aemilianus; his political foe Metellus acknowledges his greatness.
115/4 The death of Metellus Macedonicus, who is regarded as an example
Within translations:
Cic:Brut_81 plishments. But Q. Metellus whose four sons attained the
Cic:Brut_212 their great grandfathers, Q. Metellus, who had four sons
Cic:DeOr_1.211 the father, and Quintus Metellus, and Publius Africanus, and
Cic:DeOr_1.215 Cato, Publius Africanus, Quintus Metellus, Gaius Laelius, who were
Cic:Dom_123 devoted the property of Quintus Metellus, ** who, in his capacity
Cic:Font_23 and by Lucius and Quintus Metellus against Quintus Pompeius, ** the
Cic:Mur_31 over King Perses, Q. Metellus's over Pseudo-Philippus, L. Mummius's
Cic:Phil_8.14 cruel citizen? or Quintus Metellus, whose four sons were
Cic:Pis_61 Flamininus, Lucius Paulus, Quintus Metellus, Titus Didius, and hosts
Cic:Rep_1.31 to you under the leadership of Metellus and Publius Mucius ; and
Cic:Tusc_1.85 it but on one: for Metellus was laid on his funeral
Cic:Tusc_1.86 to be as happy as Metellus: as if the number of
Cic:Verr_2.3.211 or by his famous grandfather Metellus. And shall it be left
FastCap_p70 lcher , Q. Caecilius Q.f. L.n. Metellus Macedonicus [142]
FastCap_p72 ensors: Q. Caecilius Q.f. L.n. Metellus Macedonicus , Q.
Festus:Brev_7 ilippus, Paulus Perseus, Metellus Pseudo-Philippus, by who
Oros_5.3 each other. 2 The praetor Metellus won two victories over the
Oros_5.4 Claudius and Q. Caecilius Metellus 143 B.C. the former
Plin:HN_7.59 poison. [59] Quintus Metellus Macedonicus, leaving six
Plin:HN_7.142 honours and the surname of Macedonicus, he was borne to the
Plin:HN_7.144 on the evidence of Macedonicus himself, inasmuch as he
Plin:HN_7.146 that followed, as it placed Macedonicus in danger of losing even
Plin:HN_34.64 removed to Rome by Metellus; he also executed Four-horse
Plut:Mor_201 ETELLUS. Caecilius Metellus designing to reduce a strong
Syll_680 (c. 143) of Quintus Caecilius Metellus son of Quintus, the c
ValMax_2.7.10 was the action of Q. Metellus; at the battle of Contrebia
ValMax_3.2.21 was. At the time when Metellus was consul, he was sent
ValMax_3.7.5 war. For he compelled Q. Metellus, and Q. Pompeius, men of
ValMax_4.1.12 and therefore the two Metelli, Macedonicus and Numidicus, two of the
ValMax_5.1.5 [1.5] Quintus Metellus, warring in Spain against the
ValMax_7.1.1 marks of favour she accompanied Metellus from his infancy to his
ValMax_7.2.3 a lofty saying, which Q. Metellus spoke in the senate. Upon
ValMax_7.4.5 was the ruse of Q. Metellus, who as proconsul was fighting
ValMax_7.5.4 friends, accompanied Q. Caecilius Metellus as he went home,
ValMax_9.3.7 outrageously. For when Q. Metellus, first as consul, then
[Vict]:VirIll_60 of others. For when Metellus Macedonicus had defeated the
[Vict]:VirIll_61 [61] Quintus Caecilius Metellus , called Macedonicus for his

Metellus ⁶ (L. Caecilius Metellus Calvus) - Roman consul, 142 B.C.
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142/_ Consuls: L. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus Calvus, Q. Fabius Q.f. Maximus
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Cic:Font_23 and by Lucius and Quintus Metellus against Quintus Pompeius,
FastCap_p70 [142] & L. Caecilius Q.f. L.n. Metellus Calvus , Q. Fabius
Just_38.8 rius Mummius, and Lucius Metellus, who had come to inspect
Oros_5.4 consulship of L. Caecilius Metellus and Q. Fabius Maximus
Syll_681 (c. 140) of Lucius Caecilius Metellus son of Quintus, the co
ValMax_8.5.1 two brothers Q. and L. Metellus, had both been consul and

Metellus ⁷ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Balearicus) - Roman consul, 123 B.C.
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123/_ Consuls: Q. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus, T. Quinctius T.f. Flamininus
123/5 Q.Metellus conquers the Balearic islands.
121/21 The triumph of Metellus Balearicus.
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Cic:Brut_259 int-consul with Q. Metellus [123 B.C.]: he was supposed
Cic:Dom_136 of Titus Flaminius and Quintus Metellus, ** did not Sextus Julius
Cic:RoscAm_27 of Nepos, the daughter of Balearicus (whose name I mention with
Cic:RoscAm_147 Caecilia, ** the daughter of Balearicus, the sister of Nepos, a
FastTr_p106 aecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus Balearicus, proconsul, & over
Oros_5.12 the consulship of L. Caecilius Metellus and Q. Titius Flamininus 123
Oros_5.13 In those same days, Metellus overran and subdued the Balearic
Plin:HN_7.144 won the titles of Balearicus and Dalmaticus, while he

Metellus ⁸ (L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus) - Roman consul, 117 B.C.
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117/_ Consuls: L. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus, Q. Mucius Q.f. Scaevola
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Cassiod:Chr_639 these consuls, the censors L. Metellus and Cn. Domitius
Cic:RabPerd_21 seeing that Lucius Metellus, Servius Galba, Gaius
Cic:RedPop_6 by the influential Lucius Diadematus, an ex-consul, by the
Cic:RedSen_37 for me did the ex-consuls Lucius and Gaius Metellus, nor their
CIL_1.584 the consulship of Lucius Caecilius son of Quintus, and
CIL_1.661 Text Milestone of Caecilius Metellus, 117 B.C. Found

Metellus ⁹ (M. Caecilius Metellus) - Roman consul, 115 B.C.
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115/_ Consuls: M. Aemilius M.f. Scaurus, M. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus
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Cassiod:Chr_639 Sextiae, in Gaul. [639] & M. Metellus and M. Scaurus.
FastTr_p106 aecilius Q.f. Q.n. Mete[llus, pro]consul, & from Sardinia,
Festus:Brev.4 red by consulars. Metellus conquered Sardinia and Corsica

Metellus ¹⁰ (C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius) - Roman consul, 113 B.C.
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133/19 Scipio insults C.Metellus, who is serving under him at Numantia.
129/37a essalian League to send grain to Rome, at the request of Q.Metellus.
113/_ Consuls: C. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus Caprarius, Cn. Papirius C.f. Carb
111/5 and C.Metellus celebrate triumphs on the same day, from Sardinia
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Cic:DeOr_2.267 when he was angry with Metellus, that if his mother were
Cic:RedPop_6 ex-consul, by the censor Gaius Metellus, by the children of all
Cic:RedSen_37 ex-consuls Lucius and Gaius Metellus, nor their children, nor
CIL_1.2504 of Gnaeus Papirius and Gaius Caecilius. The Greek tr
CIL_6.1273 3.73 ) C. Caecilius Metellus C. Caecilius M

Metellus ¹³ (L. Caecilius Metellus Dalmaticus) - Roman consul, 119 B.C.
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119/_ Consuls: L. Caecilius L.f. Metellus, L. Aurelius Cotta
119/7 Cotta and Metellus defeat the Segestani.
118/4 L.Metellus defeats the Dalmatians.
117/3 The triumph of Metellus Delmaticus.
117/11 The temple of Castor and Pollux is restored by Metellus Delmaticus.
115/9 The censors Metellus and Domitius review the senate.
88/6 Sulla marries Metella, daughter of L.Metellus.
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Cic:Clu_119 senate by the censors L. Metellus and Gn. Domitius; so that
Cic:Scaur_46 father ; while Lucius Metellus himself, my client's grandfather,
Cic:Verr_2.1.143 Gnaeus Domitius and Lucius Metellus have further provided,"
Cic:Verr_2.1.154 from the spoils that Lucius Metellus ** took for us, and
FastTr_p106 aecilius L.f. Q.n. Metellus Delmaticus, proconsul, & over
Plin:HN_7.144 titles of Balearicus and Dalmaticus, while he himself was
ValMax_2.9.9 removed by the censors L. Metellus and Cn. Domitius from the

Metellus ¹⁴ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Numidicus) - Roman consul, 109 B.C.
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129/34 ncluding Aeschines, Cleitomachus, Mentor, Metrodorus and Q.Metellus.
109/_ Consuls: Q. Caecilius L.f. Metellus, M. Junius D.f. Silanus
109/4 Metellus recruits extra soldiers, and laws which hinder the preparati
109/5 Metellus restores the temple of Magna Mater.
109/6 Metellus arrives in Africa, and restores discipline in the Roman army
109/12 Metellus defeats Jugurtha near the river Muthul.
109/15 Metellus unsuccessfully besieges Zama.
109/17 Metellus returns to winter quarters.
108/3 stand for the consulship, but does not get the support of Metellus.
108/4 Vaga revolts from the Romans, but is recaptured by Metellus.
108/5 Metellus is forced to condemn Turpilius for his conduct during the
108/7 Metellus defeats Jugurtha in another battle.
108/10 Metellus captures Thala.
107/3 General remarks on Metellus' successes in the war against Jugurtha.
106/4 Metellus is accused of extortion, but is acquitted.
106/8 The triumph of Metellus Numidicus.
102/25 The censor Metellus Numidicus is attacked by armed supporters of Satu
102/26 Metellus refuses to accept L.Equitius as the "son" of Ti.Gracchus.
102/27 Metellus punishes P.Furius.
102/28 Rome, and his brother-in-law Metellus refuses to speak in his defence
100/7 Metellus Numidicus refuses to take an oath to abide by Saturninus'
99/1 cks the return from exile of Metellus Numidicus, despite the pleas
99/1 xile of Metellus Numidicus, despite the pleas of Metellus' son Pius.
98/3 5.3'6, part of a letter from Metellus in exile to Cn. and L.Domitius.
98/4 Metellus Numidicus is recalled from exile, with the help of the tribu
92/10 Caecilia, the wife of Metellus, has a dream about her husband's new
92/11 Metellus Numidicus replies to the insults of the tribune C.Manlius.
92/12 Metellus openly disapproves when his sister's husband dishonestly avo
92/13 The death of Metellus Numidicus; according to some, he was poisoned
80/21 Q.Calidius, who had helped Metellus' father in exile, as a candidat
Within translations:
Cic:Arch_6 time the warm friendship of Metellus, the hero of Numidia, and
Cic:Balb_11 my father : When Q. Metellus, the son of Lucius, was
Cic:Brut_135 advocate. [135] & As to Q. Metellus Numidicus, and his
Cic:Clu_95 P. Popilius nor Q. Metellus, ** distinguished men though
Cic:DeOr_2.263 the saying of Glaucia to Metellus is not very dissimilar: 'You
Cic:DeOr_3.68 youth at Rome, and Quintus Metellus, the son of Lucius, my
Cic:Dom_82 ** and Saturninus against Metellus, ** turbulent individuals, that
Cic:Dom_87 As a military commander Quintus Metellus was brilliant, as a censor
Cic:Pis_20 case of the heroic Quintus Metellus, ** a citizen who in
Cic:Planc_69 motion it was that Quintus Metellus ** was restored to civil
Cic:Planc_89 in the case of Quintus Metellus ** has been counted to
Cic:RedPop_6 as was that of Quintus Metellus, ** by a son whose
Cic:RedPop_9 and resolute citizen Quintus Metellus, and of Gaius Marius,
Cic:RedSen_37 and famous gentleman Quintus Metellus, ** a son whose
Cic:Rep_1.6 of Opimius, the flight of Metellus, the bitter disaster to Gaius
Cic:Sest_37 can the case of Quintus Metellus be compared with mine ?
Cic:Sest_101 to waver; or like Q. Metellus, your mother's uncle, who, in
Cic:Sest_130 ?) of the great Metellus Numidicus - then that
Cic:Verr_2.4.147 of the family, the famous Numidicus ** : that Metellus had
CIL_6.40942 3.16 ) Q. Caecilius Metellus Numidicus Q. C
Diod_34.38 rank amongst the magistrates, Metellus paid no attention
Diod_36.16 two years the subject of Metellus' banishment was debated
Exsuper_1 the proconsul L.Metellus led an army to Numidia against
Exsuper_2 virtue. [2] When Metellus made him the soldiers' quaesto
Exsuper_5 down the achievements of Metellus and stressing his own
Exsuper_7 Marius as consul. Metellus was deprived of his province,
FastCap_p72 aecilius L.f. Q.n. Metellus (who was later called Numidicu
FastTr_p107 aecilius L.f. Q.n. Metel]lus Numidicus, [proconsul, & over
Festus:Brev_4 worn down by the consul Metellus and captured by Marius,
Oros_5.15 military ability of the consul Metellus 109 B.C. who defeated him
Oros_5.17 very bitter enemy of Q. Metellus Numidicus, who, it must be
Schol:Bob_174 Rome] by Gracchus, and Q.Metellus Numidicus, who had gone
ValMax_2.7.2 [7.2] Metellus, following his example, when as
ValMax_2.10.1 than what was given to Metellus, though he stood accused of
ValMax_2.10.2 due honour was given to Metellus by his fellow-citizens, which an
ValMax_3.8.4 [8.4] Metellus Numidicus, from perseverance of the
ValMax_4.1.12 two Metelli, Macedonicus and Numidicus, two of the greatest
ValMax_4.1.13 [1.13] Metellus Numidicus, expelled from his country
ValMax_9.7.2 people endeavoured to stone Q. Metellus the censor to death, because
[Vict]:VirIll_62 [62] Quintus Caecilius Metellus Numidicus who triumphed over
[Vict]:VirIll_63 Quintus Metellus Pius son of Numidicus, was called Pius because he
[Vict]:VirIll_67 he served as legate to Metellus in Numidia and obtained the
[Vict]:VirIll_73 are silent, it will hail." Metellus Numidicus preferred to go into

Metellus ¹⁶ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Nepos) - Roman consul, 98 B.C.
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98/_ Consuls: Q. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus Nepos, T. Didius T.f.
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Cic:Brut_206 people to pronounce; as for Q. Metellus (?) son of [...],
Cic:RedPop_6 of all these, by Quintus Metellus Nepos, who was at that
Cic:RedSen_37 nor their children, nor Quintus Metellus Nepos, who was at that
Cic:RoscAm_27 to Caecilia, the sister of Nepos, the daughter of Balearicus (whose
Cic:RoscAm_147 of Balearicus, the sister of Nepos, a woman highly esteemed, who,
CIL_1.681 sulship of Quintus Caecilius son of Quintus, grandso
FastCap_p74 [98] & Q. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus Nepos , T. Didius

Metellus ¹⁹ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius) - Roman consul, 80 B.C.
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99/1 xile of Metellus Numidicus, despite the pleas of Metellus' son Pius.
90/34 Metellus Pius is elected praetor in preference to more senior candida
89/44 Q.Metellus, as praetor, enrols the poet Archias as a Roman citizen.
88/11 Q.Metellus defeats and kills Poppaedius in Apulia; the end of the Soc
88/33 Metellus captures Venusia.
87/23 Metellus fails to agree peace terms with the Samnites.
87/53 Metellus stays away from Rome and goes into voluntary exile.
84/21 C.Fabius drives a rebel army, led by Metellus Pius, out of Africa.
83/6 Metellus joins Sulla.
82/4 Sulla sends Pompeius to join Metellus in northern Italy.
82/5 Metellus defeats Carinas by the river Aesis.
82/25 failed night attack on Metellus at Faventia.
80/_ L. Cornelius L.f. Sulla Felix (II), Q. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus Pius
80/21 Metellus supports Q.Calidius, who had helped Metellus' father in exil
80/23 The harmonious consulship of Sulla and Metellus.
79/10 Metellus takes over as Roman commander in Spain, but his general L.Th
78/17 Aquinus, a general of Metellus, attacks the town of Langobriga, but
77/19 Sertorius wears down Metellus by using guerrilla tactics.
77/31 to share the command with Metellus in the war against Sertorius;
77/37 rought to trial and convicted, despite his friendship with Metellus.
76/12 Metellus defeats L.Hirtuleius at Italica.
76/31 Metellus receives pay and provisions from Gaul.
75/7 Metellus defeats and kills Hirtuleius at Segovia.
75/16 rius defeats Pompeius, but is then defeated by Metellus at Segontia.
75/22 Metellus offers a reward for the assassination of Sertorius.
75/23 Metellus celebrates his victory over Sertorius and withdraws to Gaul.
74/20 attacks the combined forces of Metellus and Pompeius at Calagurris.
74/28 Metellus retires to winter quarters in Further Spain, where he offend
72/37 Metellus rewards Q.Fabius of Saguntum with Roman citizenship.
72/42 Metellus imposes taxes on the Spanish towns.
71/30 Metellus celebrates a triumph and discharges his soldiers, even thoug
63/11 comments on the character of Metellus Pius, the pontifex maximus.
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Cic:Arch_6 Numidia, and of his son Pius; he read his works to
Cic:Arch_7 duly to the praetor Quintus Metellus, who was his personal friend.
Cic:Arch_9 after his conviction, yet Metellus, that most conscientious and
Cic:Arch_26 him his desire from Quintus Metellus Pius, who was his intimate
Cic:Arch_31 and the citizen-rolls of Metellus. Throughout his career he
Cic:Balb_5 in the army, with Q. Metellus, with C. Memmius ; that
Cic:Balb_50 householders ? Did not Q. Metellus Pius, a most just man,
Cic:Clu_24 the distinguished general Quintus Metellus. [25] Never after this
Cic:DeOr_2.167 moved when you see Quintus Metellus mourn so tenderly.' From general
Cic:Pis_58 Publius Servilius, Quintus Metellus, Gaius Curio, Lucius
Cic:Planc_69 the election of praetors Quintus Metellus Pius, ** who was then
Cic:RedPop_6 Quintus Metellus, ** by a son whose years did not detract
Cic:Sest_124 the giver and of Quintus Metellus in whose honour it was
Cic:Sull_70 of his assault on Quintus Metellus Pius, does not believe our
Cic:Verr_2.1.130 Lucius Sulla and Quintus Metellus, ** gentlemen, the contractor
CIL_1.893 of Lucius Sulla and Quintus Metellus. CIL_1 .2388 L
Diod_36.16 nt, and surnamed the son Pius, on account of the singular
Diod_37.2 bout the same time Metellus captured the important city
Diod_38.2 rivate man." [2] & Metellus, with the army that he
Exsuper_54 enemy of the state, and Metellus and Pompeius were sent
FastCap_p76 II , Q. Caecilius Q.f. L.n. Metellus Pius [79] & P. Ser
Festus:Brev_5 ought under sway through Metellus and Pompeius on the occa
GranLic_19 oys of the senate to beg Metellus, whose camp was situated
GranLic_20 asked by the envoys of Metellus to decide about the alle
GranLic_23 into his own camp. Metellus led his army against Cinna,
GranLic_24 defeated but not killed, when Metellus .... .... &# Sulla
Oros_5.20 unfortunate good fortune. Q. Metellus destroyed the forces of
Oros_5.23 Hirtuleius engaged in battle with Metellus near the city of Italica
Plut:Mor_202 luck: the friendship of Metellus Pius, and that he had
Sall:Hist_2.59 [2.70M] & & Metellus withdrew into Further Spain
Sall:Hist_2.82 ear supplied the army of Metellus with pay and provisions,
Syll_747.B (73) Sulla Epaphroditos and Quintus Metellus Pius. This decree was
ValMax_5.2.7 [2.7] Metellus, as famous for his tears
ValMax_8.5.4 Again, there was Q. Metellus Pius, L. and M. Lucullus,
ValMax_8.15.8 Spain, with equal command to Metellus Pius , the leading man
ValMax_9.1.5 leading man of his time, Metellus Pius, when in Spain he
[Vict]:VirIll_63 [63] Quintus Metellus Pius son of Numidicus, was

Metellus ²⁰ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Celer) - Roman consul, 60 B.C.
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75/43 Metellus Celer earns his surname by his promptness in staging funeral
67/43a Metellus Celer convicts C.Sergius Silus on a charge of attempting to
63/28 Metellus Celer is allocated the province of Gaul, in place of Cicero.
63/47 nlius' revolt to the senate; Q.Metellus and others are sent out to
63/48 rees to stay at the house of Metellus, in order to free himself from
63/64 Q.Metellus and others arrest Catilina's agents throughout Italy.
62/4 Cic:Fam_5.1-2, letters between Cicero and Metellus Celer.
62/37 Metellus Celer meets some Indian traders in Gaul.
61/17 mpeius supports Afranius and Metellus in the election of consuls for
61/29 Metellus Celer prevents the re-introduction of the Ludi Compitalicii.
60/_ Consuls: Q. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus Celer, L. Afranius A.f.
60/7 The tribune Flavius imprisons the consul Metellus Celer.
60/10 Metellus Celer blocks further attempts to transfer Clodius to the Ple
59/27 Metellus Celer dies suddenly, as he is setting out for his province.
Within translations:
Cic:Brut_247 & As to the two Metelli (Celer and Nepos) these also
Cic:Cat_1.19 town, you went to Q. Metellus the praetor Rebuffed by him
Cic:Cat_2.5 the new troops which Q. Metellus has levied in Picenum and
Cic:Cat_2.26 submissive to our authority. Q. Metellus, whom I in anticipation of
Cic:HarResp_45 previous year by his cousin Metellus and a senate which was
Cic:Pis_8 this order; games which Quintus Metellus - I do wrong to
Cic:Sull_65 of this ; and Quintus Metellus, the praetor said that he
Cic:Vat_19 augur in place of Quintus Metellus, so that whoever saw you
FastCap_p76 [60] & Q. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus Celer , L. Afraniu
ValMax_6.1.8 [1.8] Metellus Celer also was a most

Metellus ²¹ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Nepos) - Roman consul, 57 B.C.
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68/24 Metellus Nepos and Curio agree to drop legal proceedings, after threa
64/4 Lollius and Metellus capture Damascus.
63/34 Cato and Metellus Nepos are elected to be tribunes for the following
63/79 The tribune Metellus Nepos attempts to prevent Cicero from making a
62/2 Metellus Nepos renews his criticism of Cicero, but the senate protect
62/9 Metellus Nepos unsuccessfully proposes to summon Pompeius back to Rom
62/11 Cato dissuades the senate from retaliating against Metellus Nepos.
62/20 Metellus Nepos leaves Rome and goes to join Pompeius.
60/19 Metellus Nepos passes a law to abolish import duties.
57/_ Cornelius P.f. Lentulus Spinther, Q. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus Nepos
57/2 letters from Cicero at Dyrrachium to Atticus and to Metellus Nepos.
57/6 attempts to prosecute Clodius, but is obstructed by Metellus Nepos.
56/54 Cic:Fam_5.3, a letter from Metellus Nepos to Cicero.
55/27 Metellus Nepos is unable to suppress a rebellion led by the Vaccaei.
50/62a Metellus Nepos names Carrinas as his sole heir.
Within translations:
Ascon_28 L. Piso, L. Volcacius, Q. Metellus Nepos, M. Perpenna, L. Philippus,
Cassiod:Chr_697 [697] & P. Lentulus and Q. Metellus. & In the year of
Cic:Dom_7 the state, and by Quintus Metellus, who, though he was my
Cic:Dom_11 of Concord, whither the consul Metellus was summoning the senate. If
Cic:Dom_70 the distinguished Quintus Metellus, Publius Clodius' cousin,
Cic:HarResp_13 Publius Lentulus and Quintus Metellus, all the pontiffs who
Cic:LegMan_58 Gaius Falcidius, Quintus Metellus, Quintus Caelius Latinensis
Cic:Pis_35 proposal of his colleague Quintus Metellus, who, just as in his
Cic:ProvCon_22 ** What? did not Quintus Metellus Nepos while consul, in the
Cic:RedSen_5 noble and upright Quintus Metellus had put his unbounded
Cic:RedSen_9 what the attitude of Quintus Metellus, had he been consul at
Cic:RedSen_25 and true nobility. For Quintus Metellus ** my opponent and the
Cic:Sest_130 strongly expressed. Even Quintus Metellus the consul, who in
FastCap_p76 nther , Q. Caecilius P.f. Q.n. Metellus Nepos [56] & Cn.
Joseph:AJ_14.29 found that Lollius and Metellus had newly taken the city
Joseph:BJ_1.127 had been lately taken by Metellus and Lollius, and caused
Plin:HN_7.54 the consulship Lentulus and Metellus, a situation which also
Plut:Mor_204 home within doors ? & Metellus Nepos told him he had
Plut:Mor_205 eloquence. & When Metellus asked him who his father was,
Schol:Bob_125 when P.Lentulus Spinther and Q.Metellus Nepos were consuls
ValMax_7.8.3 [8.3] Q. Metellus committed a womanish error that
ValMax_9.14.4 of consuls were Lentulus and Metellus. Yet both were almost looked

Metellus ²² (Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio) - Roman consul, 52 B.C.
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52/_ Pompeius Cn.f. Magnus (III), Q. Caecilius Q.f. Metellus Pius Scipio
52/8 Metellus Scipio denounces Milo in the senate.
52/19 Pompeius marries Cornelia, the daughter of Metellus Scipio.
52/36 protects his father-in-law, Metellus Scipio, from charges of bribery
52/47 Metellus Scipio is chosen to be Pompeius' colleague as consul, for
52/65 Metellus Scipio annuls Clodius' law, which had curtailed the powers
52/67 Gemellus invites Metellus Scipio and the tribunes to an orgy.
49/69 Aristobulus, is executed by Scipio, but his brothers are protected
48/16 Scipio maltreats the inhabitants of Syria and Asia, as he prepares
48/23 Scipio arrives in Macedonia and fights against Cassius and Longinus,
48/48 Cato and Scipio go to Africa with the remains of Pompeius' army.
47/35 Scipio is chosen to be overall commander of the Pompeian army in Afri
46/8 Caesar avoids battle with Scipio until reinforcements arrive.
46/11 Scipio kills some of Caesar's soldiers, who had been captured at sea.
46/12 Labienus insists that Scipio should reward a brave soldier.
46/14 Inconclusive skirmishes between Caesar and Scipio, near Uzitta.
46/23 Caesar decisively defeats Scipio and Juba at Thapsus.
46/28 Metellus Scipio is the first to serve foie gras at Rome.
46/29 Scipio commits suicide when his ship is about to be captured near Hip
Within translations:
Ascon_30 Hypsaeus, and Q. Metellus Scipio supported their
Ascon_33 them to the house of Scipio and Hypsaeus, and thence to
Ascon_34 the slaying of Clodius, Q. Metellus Scipio joined issue with Q.
ChronPasc_461 Julius Caesar fought against Scipio and the high priest
Cic:Brut_212 great genius: and the Scipio you have mentioned, who
Cic:Dom_123 and your great-grandfather, Publius Scipio. And what was the
Cic:Fam_12.2 several days at the villa of Metellus. But, I ask you,
Cic:HarResp_12 Mars, Publius Galba, Quintus Metellus Scipio, Gaius Fannius, Marcus
Cic:Phil_2.109 partly to the villa of Scipio.
Cic:Phil_5.19 good deal against me in Scipio's villa at Tibur to provoke
Cic:Phil_13.29 for loyalty ; or Publius Scipio, a man ot great distinction
Cic:Sest_124 were a show given by Scipio, one worthy both of the
Cic:Verr_2.4.79 [36.] And now, Publius Scipio, ** I appeal to you
Cic:Verr_2.4.80 It is in your power, Scipio, to maintain the splendour of
Joseph:AJ_14.125 pulchre. [125] But Scipio, upon Pompeius's sending to him
Joseph:AJ_14.140 brother was beheaded by Scipio, and desired that he would
Joseph:AJ_14.142 than he deserved from Scipio, as being seized in commit
Joseph:AJ_14.185 Africa to fight against Scipio and Cato, when Hyrcanus
Joseph:BJ_1.185 der also was beheaded by Scipio at Antioch, and that by
Joseph:BJ_1.195 to have complained of Scipio's barbarity towards his
Oros_6.16 in battle with Juba and Scipio, a great number of whose
Plin:HN_7.94 and again those of Scipio at Thapsus, he scrupulously
Plin:HN_8.196 and check patterns by Gaul. Metellus Scipio counts it among the
Plut:Mor_206 conquered. & After Scipio was worsted in Africa and fled,
Schol:Bob_169 & { T.Annius Milo, Q.Metellus Scipio } and Hypsaeus
Syll_757 (49/8) people honours Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, son of
Syll_758 (49/8) rnelia, daughter of Quintus Metellus Pius Scipio the imperat
ValMax_3.2.13 resolution was used by Scipio, who having unsuccessfully defended
ValMax_3.8.7 surprised by a detachment of Scipio's army. There was only one
ValMax_8.14.5 mind of a soldier: when Scipio was granting military awards to
ValMax_9.1.8 servile employment, prepared for Metellus Scipio the consul and
ValMax_9.5.3 for the acquittal of P. Scipio, his father-in-law, who had been
[Vict]:VirIll_78 name. He defeated Juba and Scipio in Africa, and defeated the
[Vict]:VirIll_80 ceded it to the ex-consul Scipio. After his side was defeated,

Metellus ²³ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Creticus) - Roman consul, 69 B.C.
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74/32 The praetor Q.Metellus refuses to allow the pimp Vecilius to inherit
69/_ Consuls: Q. Hortensius L.f. Hortalus, Q. Caecilius C.f. Metellus
69/7 The consul Metellus is sent to lead the war against the Cretans.
69/13 Metellus defeats Lasthenes and Panares, and besieges Cydonia.
68/9 Metellus captures Cydonia and Cnossus.
67/16 Metellus captures Lappa and Eleuthera, and ruthlessly subjugates the
67/17 us, Nasennius, and Flaccus serve under Metellus in Crete and Greece.
67/25 surrender to Pompeius, but Metellus asserts his authority over the
67/46 47f, the inscription on the base of a statue of Q.Metellus at Argos.
66/3a Metellus organises Crete as a Roman province.
62/16 Q.Metellus celebrates a triumph over the Cretans, and is given the
Within translations:
Cassiod:Chr_685 of its guards. [685] & Q. Metellus and Q. Hortensius.
Cic:Clu_179 when Q. Hortensius and Q. Metellus were consuls, ** in order
Cic:Dom_123 - your grandfather, Quintus Metellus, and yours, Publius Servilius,
Cic:Flac_30 ours by the valour of Metellus. There is no base and
Cic:Flac_63 lately legate under the commander Metellus. Nor shall I fail to
Cic:Flac_100 Publius Servilius and Quintus Metellus, witnesses of his modesty
Cic:HarResp_12 Marcus Lucullus, Quintus Metellus, Manius Glabrio, Marcus
Cic:Planc_27 and served under Quintus Metellus, who is present here,
Cic:Verr_1.26 would be consul, but Quintus Metellus too, the strength of whose
FastTr_p108 aecilius C.f. Q.n. Metellus Creticus, proconsul, & from
Festus:Brev_7 rovince by the proconsul Metellus, who was called "Creticu
Hieron:Chron_1949 of the Cretan war, from which Metellus was given the name
Joseph:AJ_14.4 Hortensius and Quintus Metellus, who was called Metellus
Oros_6.4 2 At the same time Metellus for two years wrought destruction
Sall:Hist_2.42 hey accompanied Q. Metellus (later called Creticus), who
Schol:Bob_96 ful] conclusion. Q.Metellus undertook the administration
ValMax_7.7.7 [7.7] Q. Metellus was a much more severe
ValMax_7.6e.1 When they were besieged by Metellus, and reduced to the utmost

Metellus ²⁴ (L. Caecilius Metellus) - Roman consul, 68 B.C.
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71/48 the Sicilians ask for him to be replaced immediately by L.Metellus.
70/1 Metellus overturns many of Verres' decisions, soon after arriving in
70/16 L.Metellus attacks Pyrganion and other pirates, and forces them to
68/_ Consuls: L. Caecilius C.f. Metellus, Q. Marcius Q.f. Rex
68/3 The consul Metellus dies soon after taking office; his successor also
Cic:Verr_1.27 came, remembering that Lucius Metellus was now praetor in
Cic:Verr_2.2.10 all their deputations to Lucius Metellus, that he would take over
Cic:Verr_2.2.62 nearly two years. When Lucius Metellus left for the province, they
Cic:Verr_2.3.122 Do you expect that Lucius Metellus, who used his official authority
Cic:Verr_2.3.125 few whom the authority of Metellus induced to go back to
Cic:Verr_2.3.128 l will tell you what Metellus writes towards the end of
Cic:Verr_2.3.144 cities and the letter that Metellus wrote, how Sicily has been
Cic:Verr_2.3.152 arrival as governor of Lucius Metellus, the whole of whose staff
Cic:Verr_2.3.156 Sacerdos, or Peducaeus, or Metellus himself who is governor
Cic:Verr_2.3.157 himself into favour with Metellus, seduce Volteius, and bribe
Cic:Verr_2.3.43 Your successor was Lucius Metellus. Are you an honester
Cic:Verr_2.3.45 It is the letter from Metellus, gentlemen, to which you have
Cic:Verr_2.4.147 the difference between this Metellus and that true and
Cic:Verr_2.5.129 come too, if only Lucius Metellus had let them come. One
Cic:Verr_2.5.55 corn. As soon as Lucius Metellus succeeded him, he followed the
Oros_6.3 5 At that time, Metellus, the praetor of Sicily, discovered

Metellus ²⁵ (M. Caecilius Metellus) - Roman praetor, 69 B.C.
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Cic:Verr_1.21 and it fell to Marcus Metellus to be president of the
Cic:Verr_1.26 under the presidency of Marcus Metellus as praetor This would have
Cic:Verr_1.30 fill the place of Marcus Metellus, since he is to preside

Metellus ²⁷ (L. Caecilius Metellus) - tribune of the plebs, 49 B.C.
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49/31 public treasury, despite the opposition of the tribune L.Metellus.
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Cic:Verr_2.3.159 to the same inducements. The son whom Metellus has with him,
Plut:Mor_206 of the treasury: when Metellus, who had the charge of

Metellus ²⁹ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Creticus) - Roman consul, 7 A.D.
FastCap_p86 onsuls: Q. Caecilius Q.f. M.n. Metellus Creticus Silanus

Metellus ³¹ (Q. Caecilius Metellus Celer) - tribune of the plebs, 90 B.C.
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Cic:Brut_305 him I may add Q. Metellus Celer, who, though certainly

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