Gaius Lucilius
Gaius Lucilius | |
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| Born | 180, 168 or 148 BC |
| Died | 103 BC |
| Occupation | Satirist |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Cavalryman |
| Battles/wars | Numantine War (134 BC) |
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Gaius Lucilius (180, 168 or 148 BC – 103 BC) was the earliest Roman satirist, of whose writings only fragments remain. A Roman citizen of the equestrian class, he was born at Suessa Aurunca in Campania, and was a member of the Scipionic Circle.