- Quintus Pompeius
Quintus Pompeius was the name of various Romans from the
gen sPompeius , who were ofplebs status. They lived during theRoman Republic andRoman Empire .Consul of 141 BC
Quintus Aulus Pompeius (flourished
2nd century BC ) was the son of an Aulus Pompeius by an unnamed Roman woman, who was aflute -player and was of humble origins. Little is known on his early life and early political career.The Roman Senator and Historian
Cicero states that Pompeius first became noticed for his distinction in his oratory. He was consul in 141 BC and in his consulship, was sent toHispania as the successor ofQuintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus in command of theNumantine War . After several defeats, he and his troops were kept encamped before the walls of the town during the winter. Many soldiers had died from the weather and illness, Pompeius feared that theRoman Senate would summon him toRome to answer to them for his accountability for the war. Pompeius decided to make peace with the Numantines.Pompeius publicly announced to the Numantines for them to surrender, however in private only demanded the return of the hostages and payment of thirty
talents . The Numantines first were wary of this arrangement, however they agreed with Pompeius at the end.In 139 BC, Marcus Popillius Laenas arrived to
Hispania to replace Pompeius as head of command. Laenas had discovered Pompeius’ misconduct. Laenas had lodged a complaint against Pompeius in the Roman Senate. Pompeius continued with his lie during his hearing; the senate made his treaty with the Numantines invalid and the war was renewed. Pompeius escaped punishment and was fortunate enough to obtain an acquittal when he was accused of extortion from the province he was governing in.Pompeius was still popular among the Roman
Plebs and was among the first plebeians with Quintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus to be elected as censors. Pompeius’ wife was an unnamed Roman woman. His son was called Quintus Pompeius who was an opponent to politicianTiberius Gracchus and a daughter Pompeia who married a certain Gaius Sicinius.Opponent of Tiberius Gracchus
Quintus Pompeius (flourished
2nd century BC ), was the son to the above and his mother is an unnamed Roman woman. In 133 BC, he was an opponent to politicianTiberius Gracchus .Pompeius stated that he lived near Gracchus and knew a certain wealthy Greek, Eudemus from
Pergamon , who gave Gracchus a purple robe and royal treasures including a diadem. Eudemus also promised Gracchus more treasures, when histribune ship had expired. Pompeius was elected tribune of the plebs in 132 BC and opposed Gracchus’ land reforms. Pompeius married an unnamed Roman woman and had two sons: Quintus Pompeius Rufus, consul of 88 BC and tribuneAulus Pompeius .Consul of 88 BC
Quintus Pompeius Rufus (flourished
2nd century BC &1st Century BC , died87 BC ), was the son to the above by an unnamed woman and eldest brother to tribuneAulus Pompeius . He appears to be the first in his family to bear thecognomen Rufus . However, the origins of him gaining this cognomen are unknown.Cicero states that Pompeius was among the orators he had heard in his youth. Pompeius was a supporter of the DictatorLucius Cornelius Sulla . In 100 BC Pompeius was tribune of theplebs ; waspraetor in 91 BC and served his consulship with Sulla in 88 BC. When the civil war broke out between Sulla andGaius Marius , Pompeius was the general in charge of the war against KingMithridates VI of Pontus .Pompeius was deprived of his consulship and fled to
Nola , where Pompeius met up with Sulla and his army. Sulla took Pompeius’ place, in the war against Mithridates and Sulla left Pompeius in charge ofItaly .Sulla’s army was assigned to Gnaeus
Pompeius Strabo (father of triumvirPompey ), whom Strabo then commanded the war against theMarsi tribe. Strabo was unwilling to step down from his command, had caused Pompeius to be murdered by Strabo’s soldiers.Pompeius had married an unnamed Roman woman and they had a son a younger Quintus Pompeius Rufus, who married Sulla’s first daughter
Cornelia Sulla .on-in-law of dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Quintus Pompeius Rufus (flourished
2nd century BC &1st Century BC , died88 BC ), was the son to the above by an unnamed woman. This Pompeius marriedCornelia Sulla , the first daughter of dictatorLucius Cornelius Sulla . Cornelia and Pompeius had two children a son Quintus Pompeius Rufus and a daughter Pompeia, who married the future dictator GaiusJulius Caesar as his second wife. This Pompeius was murdered in theRoman Forum in 88 BC, by the supporters of politicianGaius Marius .on of tribune Aulus Pompeius
Quintus Pompeius Bithynicus (
108 BC -48 BC ), was the son of the tribuneAulus Pompeius by an unnamed woman. He is the first member of the family to bear thecognomen Bithynicus. However, the origins of him gaining this cognomen are unknown.Pompeius was a friend to Cicero, whom he studied together with. Cicero considered this Pompeius as a great learner, who was an average orator. When the civil war broke out between
Pompey andJulius Caesar , Pompeius supported Pompey. After the battle atPharsalia Greece , he fled with Pompey, along with Pompey’s remaining supporters inEgypt . On their arrival to Egypt, they were killed on the orders of GreekPharaoh of EgyptPtolemy XIII Theos Philopator . Pompeius married an unnamed woman and they had a sonAulus Pompeius Bithynicus.Grandson of dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Quintus Pompeius Rufus (flourished
1st century BC ) was the son of Quintus Pompeius Rufus, who was murdered in 88 BC andCornelia Sulla . His maternal grandparents were dictatorLucius Cornelius Sulla and his first wife Ilia. While his paternal grandfather was consul of 88 BC Quintus Pompeius Rufus, while paternal grandmother is unknown.In 54 BC, he was accused by
Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus to bribe voters to gain the consulship. He wastribune of the plebs in 52 BC and was a supporter of triumvirPompey .Marcus Caelius Rufus accused Pompeius of violating laws of theRoman Senate , which he had taken an active role in passing. He was condenmed and was exiled toCampania . Also Caelius accused Pompeius of forcing his mother to give him, the property that belonged to his father. The last instance that the sources mention Pompeius is when in 51 BC, the enemies of Pompeius had spread false rumors that Pompeius murderedCicero on his way toCilicia .Praetor of 63 BC
Quintus Pompeius Rufus (flourished
1st century BC ) was apraetor in 63 BC. It is unknown how this Pompeius was related to the above named. In 62 BC, he went toCapua , in fear of the supporters of politicianCatiline .Pompeius was the governor of the
Africa n Province in 61 BC, where he obtained the title ofProconsul andCicero states he governed with integrity. In 56 BC, he bore witness toMarcus Caelius Rufus , who was in Africa at that time.Governor of Lower Moesia
Quintus Pompeius Rufus (flourished
1st century ) was a descendant of the above named men, was governor of LowerMoesia in 99.ources for Articles
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