Английская Википедия:Gnaeus Papirius Carbo (consul 113 BC)
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Gnaeus Papirius Carbo was a Roman military general and politician in 113 BC, together with Gaius Caecilius Metellus Caprarius.
Life
He was according to Cicero (ad Fam. ix. 21) the father of the Carbo of the same name, who was thrice consul, whereas this latter is called by Velleius Paterculus (II 26) a brother of Gaius Papirius Carbo Arvina. This difficulty may be solved by supposing that the word frater in Velleius is equivalent to frater patruelis or cousin. (Perizon., Animadv. Hist. p. 96.)
During his consulship, he was ordered by the Senate to take legions to defend the Alps from the migration of the Cimbri.Шаблон:Sfn There, he shadowed the Germanic tribe and ambushed them near Noreia. At the ensuing Battle of Noreia, although Carbo held the advantage in terrain and surprise, his forces were overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of Cimbrian warriors,Шаблон:Sfn and disastrously defeated.[1] The Cimbri, while smashing the Roman army, did not advance into Italy, seemingly looking for some place to settle.Шаблон:Sfn
He was afterwards accused by Marcus Antonius for provoking and then losing the Battle of Noreia.Шаблон:Sfn Securing a conviction, Carbo committed suicide to redeem his pride and honour rather than depart for exile,Шаблон:Sfn taking a solution of vitriol (atramentum sutorium, Cic., ad Fam. IX 21; Liv., Epit. 63.).
Sources
- Шаблон:Cite book Details a broad narrative history of history from the death of the Gracchi brothers to the dictatorship of Sulla.
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