Gaius Matius
Matius Gaius Matius (fl. 1st century BC) (PW 1) was a citizen of ancient Rome notable as a friend of Julius Caesar and of Cicero, who described him in a letter to Trebatius (53BC) as "homo suavissimus doctissimusque" (a very sweet and learned man). 7,15,2) A member of the gens Matia, he belonged to the party of Caesar, and helped Cicero in his relationship with Caesar in 49 and 48 BC. After the murder of Caesar, Matius, a dedicated Caesarian, warned of potential for grave repercussions including possible rebellions in Gaul or revolts of Caesar's legions.
Gaius Matius
- Born
- 100 · Rome.
- Died
- 40
- Nationality
- Ancient Rome
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- writer · politician
- Languages
- Latin
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Born at Rome in 100, died in 40.
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- 1.Pliny, Historia Naturalis xii.6.
- 2.Syme, The Roman Revolution 1939, chap. 5, p. 71.
- 3.Real Academia Española. Manzana. Diccionario de la lengua española.
- 4.Pliny, Historia Naturalis XV.1.15
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