Title: Biography for Kids: Gaius Marius
Headings: Biography of Gaius Marius
Ancient Rome
Biography of Gaius Marius

Content: January 13, 86 BC in Rome, Italy
Best known for: One of Rome's greatest leaders and generals during the Roman Republic
Biography: Gaius Marius was one of the most important leaders of the Roman Republic. He was elected to consul a record seven times. He also made major changes to the Roman army which would change the future of Rome and make it the most powerful civilization in the world. Where did Gaius Marius grow up? Gaius Marius was born in the city of Arpinum in Italy. Although his family was likely an important local family, he was not part of Rome's elite. He was a regular person (called a plebeian) and not a an aristocrat (called a patrician). Because Marius was a plebeian he likely didn't have much of an education.