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

Content: He joined the army and became known as a good leader. Men from important Roman families took notice of him. Marius then ran for public office in Rome. He was elected to quaestor and then represented the plebeians as the Plebeian tribune. As tribune, Marius gained some enemies with the upper class. He passed laws changing how the votes were counted in order to keep the wealthy from intimidating voters. Although the patricians didn't like Marius, the people did. Marius then went to Spain where he became very wealthy. Elected as Consul
Upon returning to Rome, Marius used his recently gained wealth to marry into a patrician family. With his newfound connections, Marius was elected consul for the first time.