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Quintus Caecilius Metellus Celer

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Author: Gaius Sallustius Crispus

Metellus Celer

also: Q. Metellus Celer

Praetor of 63 BC sent to the Picene country; he later blocked Catiline's escape route to Gaul with three legions.

Reading notes

The Conspiracy of Catiline §30 Quintus Metellus Celer
Praetor of 63 BC sent to Picenum; he later sealed off Catiline's escape into Gaul with three legions (section 57).

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