Gaius Marius (c. 157-86 BCE) was an accomplished military commander and politician who was acclaimed for saving Rome from the brink of collapse. Yet, unfortunately, his name has only survived in relative obscurity because his achievements were eclipsed by his ultimate fall. Despite his copious misdeeds, he should also be remembered for his stunning political and military successes and the indelible imprint that he left on Rome.
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c. 157 BCE - 86 BCELife of Gaius Marius.
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112 BCE - 106 BCEJugurthine War between Rome and Jugurtha of Numidia.
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107 BCE - 100 BCEGaius Marius reforms the Roman army.
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107 BCEFirst consulship of Gaius Marius.
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102 BCEMarius, after reforming the Roman army, defeats the Teutons and Ambrones at Aquae Sextiae.
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88 BCE - 87 BCEFirst Civil War between Marius and Sulla. First march on Rome by Sulla.
