Gaius Marius

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1. When was Gaius Marius born?Circa 157 BC
2. Where was Gaius Marius born?Ceraetae, Arpinum, Italy
3. When did Gaius Marius die?January 13, 86 BC
4. What is the career?Roman General and Statesman
5. What is the consulships?Seven terms (107 BC, 104-100 BC, 86 BC)
6. Who was Gaius Marius?Gaius Marius was a Roman general and politician who became a hero for winning big battles and changing how the army worked.

Equestrian Order: A social class in ancient Rome below the senatorial aristocracy but above the common citizens.
Marian Reforms: Changes attributed to Gaius Marius that professionalized the Roman army and altered its structure.
Social War: A conflict between Rome and its Italian allies (socii) who sought Roman citizenship.
Sulla: A Roman general and statesman, and a rival of Gaius Marius, who marched on Rome.