CLA231H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Pontifex Maximus, Octavians, Roman Citizenship
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During the lecture, take notes here. (1) caesar"s will and the rise of octavian (later augustus) (a) lepidus (magister equitum; pontifex maximus) Because of caesar"s widespread popularity at time of death, it was his closest associates aligned with populares that had the best position. The son of the lepidus who made the failed march on rome back in 77 (he was consul, proposed legislation overturning everythi(cid:374)g sulla had do(cid:374)e et(cid:272)(cid:895) At time of assassination of caesar, lepidus was the magister equitum (master of the horse/the cavalry) Person in second in command to the dictator. His fi(cid:396)st (cid:373)o(cid:448)e afte(cid:396) death: fill offi(cid:272)e of po(cid:374)tife(cid:454) (cid:373)a(cid:454)i(cid:373)us (cid:894)(cid:272)hief p(cid:396)iest of (cid:272)it(cid:455) of ro(cid:373)e lifelo(cid:374)g positio(cid:374) held (cid:271)(cid:455) o(cid:374)e se(cid:374)ator) For about 20 years up to this point, held by caesar. Take command of roman legions in gaul and spain. Seems to be positioning himself to take control (b) marc antony (co-consul with caesar in 44 bce)
