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

Content: At one point Marius had to flee Rome in order to escape being executed by Sulla. Marius did return, however, and had just regained his power in Rome when he died of a fever in 86 BC. Interesting Facts About Gaius Marius
His changes to the army altered the future of Rome. Professional soldiers were more likely to be loyal to their general than to the Roman state. Marius' wife Julia was the aunt of Julius Caesar. Because he was the first in his family to become a member of the Senate, he was called a "novus homo", which means "new man." After defeating the Germanic invaders, he was called "the third founder of Rome." Activities
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