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Gaius Claudius Marcellus (88 BC – May 40 BC) was a Roman senator who served as Consul in 50 BC. He was a friend to Roman senator Cicero and an early opponent of Julius Caesar .
Gaius Claudius Marcellus (before 91 BC – c. 48 BC) was a Consul of the Roman Republic in 49 BC. [1] Family and political career. The Claudii Marcelli were a plebeian family, members of the nobiles with a long history of consulships throughout the history of the Republic.
Marcus Claudius Marcellus (42–23 BC) was the eldest son of Gaius Claudius Marcellus and Octavia Minor, sister of Augustus (then known as Octavian). He was Augustus' nephew and closest male relative, and began to enjoy an accelerated political career as a result.
Overview. Claudius Marcellus, Gaius. Quick Reference. ( RE 216) first cousin of M. Claudius Marcellus (4), was consul 50 bc. Frustrated in his efforts to procure Caesar's recall, he called on Pompey to take command of the ... From: Claudius Marcellus (1), Gaius in The Oxford Classical Dictionary » Subjects: Classical studies. Reference entries.
They say that Marcus Claudius, who was five times consul of the Romans, was the son of Marcus; and that he was the first of his family called Marcellus; that is, martial, as Posidonius affirms.
Gaius Marcellus Claudius (1), first cousin of M. *Claudius Marcellus (4), was consul 50 bce. Frustrated in his efforts to procure *Caesar's recall, he called on *Pompey to take command of the two legions stationed at *Capua and to raise more troops (2 December).
Marcus Claudius Marcellus was a leading Optimate (conservative senator) and an uncompromising opponent of Julius Caesar. As consul, Marcellus attempted to remove Caesar from his army command on March 1, 50, but he was outmaneuvered by the pro-Caesarian tribune Gaius Scribonius Curio.
