Caesetia (gens)

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The gens Caesetia was a Roman family during the late Republic. It is known from a small number of individuals.

Members of the gens

Publius Caesetius, the quaestor of Verres.

Gaius Caesetius, an eques, who entreated Caesar to pardon Quintus Ligarius.

Lucius Caesetius Flavus, tribune of the plebs in 44 B.C., deposed and expelled from the senate by Caesar. He is the basis for the character of the tribune Flavius in Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar.

Caesetius Rufus, proscribed by Marcus Antonius in 43 B.C., and killed, allegedly because Antonius' wife Fulvia wanted his house.

References

Caesetia (gens) Wikipedia

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