person
Gaius Aurelius Cotta
Cotta
also: C. Cotta, C. Aurelius Cotta
Consul of 75 BC who restored some powers to the tribunes; his speech to the people offers his own life amid the crises of war and dearth. Brother of Marcus and Lucius Cotta and a noted orator in Cicero's circle.
Reading notes
- The Histories §Macr.3 Gaius Cotta
Consul of 75 BC who restored some tribunician rights — from fear, Macer charges, not goodwill.
- The Histories §Cott.4 Gaius Cotta, your consul
Gaius Aurelius Cotta, consul of 75 BC and the speaker, who offers his life amid the crises of war and dearth.