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Caecilia Metella

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Caecilia Metella was the name of women born into the Caecilius Metellus family of ancient Rome, since names for women were formed from the feminine of the father's gens name (nomen) and cognomen. Notable Caeciliae Metellae include:

  • Caecilia Metella Dalmatica
  • Caecilia Metella Balearica
  • Caecilia Metella Balearica (priestess)
  • Caecilia Metella Calva
  • Caecilia Metella (daughter of Metellus Creticus), known for her tomb on the Appian Way in Rome
  • Caecilia Metella (daughter of Metellus Celer)

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