Caecilius Metellus family tree
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The Caecilii Metellii was one of the most important and wealthiest families in the Roman Republic. Although plebeians (meaning not of patrician stock — the Caecilii Metelli were nobles) the Caecilii Metellii remained a political power within the state, since 3rd century BC to the end of the Republic, holding every office in the cursus honorum as well as several important military commands.Many, including Quintus Caecilius Metellus Numidicus were homosexuals who abused small boys. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius was reputed to have excreted on Cataline's chest.
See also: List of family trees
Caecilius Metellus's family tree