Quintus Caecilius Metellus Nepos (consul 98 BC) facts for kids
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Nepos (born around 135 BC, died 55 BC) was an important person in ancient Rome. He was a senator and later became a consul, which was one of the highest positions in the Roman government.
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Nepos was the son of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Balearicus. Before becoming a consul, he held other important jobs. He was a praetor sometime before 100 BC. A praetor was a high-ranking judge or military commander. He might also have been an aedile around 104 BC. An aedile was in charge of public buildings, games, and markets.
Becoming a Roman Consul
In 98 BC, Metellus Nepos was elected as a consul. He shared this important role with Titus Didius. During their time as consuls, they helped create new laws.
New Laws for Rome
Metellus Nepos and Titus Didius introduced special laws called the leges Caeciliae-Didiae. These laws were very important for how new rules were made in Rome:
- They made sure that each new law proposal had only one main topic. This stopped people from adding many unrelated things to one bill.
- They also said that people had to wait three market days before voting on a new law. This gave everyone time to think about the law and discuss it properly.
Military Actions
Metellus Nepos also served Rome as a military leader. He fought battles in the Iberian Peninsula, which is where modern-day Spain and Portugal are. He led Roman forces against groups like the Celtiberians and the Vaccaei.
Family Life
Metellus Nepos married a woman named Licinia Prima. Before marrying him, she had been married to Quintus Mucius Scaevola Pontifex, a very important priest in Rome. Licinia and Metellus Nepos had two children together:
- Quintus Caecilius Metellus Celer
- Quintus Caecilius Metellus Nepos
See also
In Spanish: Quinto Cecilio Metelo Nepote (cónsul 98 a. C.) para niños
- Caecilia gens
