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Marcus Calidius

95 BC – 48 BC

Ancient Roman orator of the late Republic

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Lived 95 BC – 48 BC (aged 46–47). Marcus Calidius was a Roman politician and orator.

Marcus Calidius ( 64–47 BC) was a Roman politician and orator.

Jerome, in his Chronicon under the year 64 BC, notes that Calidius studied oratory under Apollodorus of Pergamum. He was one of the earliest Atticists in Rome. In 64, he prosecuted Quintus Gallius for , even accusing Gallius, who was defended by Cicero, of trying to poison him. Gallius was acquitted. As a praetor in 57, he helped Cicero return from exile and recover his house. This was probably the occasion on which he delivered his speech De domo Ciceronis, cited by Quintilian in his Institutio Oratoria.

In 52, Calidius defended Titus Annius Milo for the murder of Clodius Pulcher. In his Commentary on the Civil War, Caesar recounts how he appointed him governor of Cisalpine Gaul that same year.

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Born
95 BC
Birth century
Died
48 BC, Piacenza
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Roman governor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcus Calidius?

ancient Roman orator of the late Republic

When was Marcus Calidius born?

Marcus Calidius was born in 95 BC.

When did Marcus Calidius die?

Marcus Calidius died in 48 BC in Piacenza.

What was Marcus Calidius's occupation?

Marcus Calidius was a politician and orator.

What nationality was Marcus Calidius?

Marcus Calidius was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcus Calidius

· Wikidata: Q4281777

· DBpedia: Marcus Calidius

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