Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio
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Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio[1] (c. 95 – 46 BC), often referred to as Metellus Scipio, was a Roman senator and military commander. During the civil war between Julius Caesar and the senatorial faction led by Pompey, he was a staunch supporter of the latter. He led troops against Caesar's forces, mainly in the battles of Pharsalus and Thapsus, where he was defeated. He later committed suicide. Ronald Syme called him "the last Scipio of any consequence in Roman history."[2]
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Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio | |
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Born | Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica c. 95 BC |
Died | 46 BC |
Cause of death | Suicide |
Nationality | Roman |
Occupation(s) | Politician and General |
Office | Praetor (63 BC) Tribune of the Plebs (59 BC) Curule Aedile(57 BC) Interrex (53 BC) Consul (52 BC) |
Spouse | Aemilia Lepida |
Children | Metellus Scipio Cornelia Metella |
Parent | Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Roman Republic Pompey (49–46 BC) |
Branch | Roman army |
Rank | Legate |
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