Gaius Norbanus
Roman statesman, consul in 83 BC / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gaius Norbanus, nicknamed Balbus (died 82 BC) was a Roman politician who was elected consul in 83 BC alongside Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus. He committed suicide in exile at Rhodes after being proscribed by Lucius Cornelius Sulla shortly after the latter's victory in the civil war.[1]
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Gaius Norbanus | |
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Consul of Rome | |
In office 1 January ā 29 December 83 BC | |
Preceded by | Lucius Cornelius Cinna & Gnaeus Papirius Carbo |
Succeeded by | Gaius Marius the Younger & Gnaeus Papirius Carbo |
Personal details | |
Died | 82 BC Rhodes |
Cause of death | Suicide |
Nationality | Roman |
Political party | Populares |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Roman Republic |
Branch/service | Roman army |
Rank | General |
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