Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (120-77 BC)
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Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (120-77 BC), was a Roman statesman. He was originally politically allied with Lucius Cornelius Sulla, Roman Dictator from 82-79 BC, but after Sulla's death sought to undermine the Sullan constitution. Consul for the year 78 BC, he tried to illegally extend his term of office and was declared a public enemy. After an abortive attempt to win control of Rome, he was defeated in Etruria by Pompey the Great. He died in Sardinia.
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| Preceded by: Appius Claudius Pulcher and Publius Servilius Vatia |
Consul of the Roman Republic with Quintus Lutatius Catulus 78 BC |
Succeeded by: Mamercus Aemilius Lepidus Livianus and Decimus Junius Brutus |
