Ulpius Marcellus (jurist)

Ulpius Marcellus was a Roman Equestrian and member of the gens Ulpia. He was a lawyer from Asia Minor.^[1] It is possible he was an advisor to Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius.^[2] Marcellus also wrote several books. The jurist Ulpius Marcellus could be the same as the legate Ulpius Marcellus or the governor of Britannia.

Biography

He was a lawyer of either freedman or provincial status from Asia Minor.^[1][3] It is possible he was an advisor to Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius.^[2] However, the lateness of his time and him not being an advisor to Hadrian indicate that he most likely was not an advisor. Marcellus may also have been a legate and pro-praetor in Pannonia Inferior sometime between 105 and 180 CE. Or the governor of Britannia from 161 to 169 CE.^[4] In 158 CE, Ulpius may have become Consul.^[5] He wrote at least five books: On the Duties of the Consul, Consultative Opinions, Cervidius Scaevola, and 31 of the Digesta. He also published notes on Julianus's books criticizing some of his innovations.