Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (consul 187 BC)
Marcus Aemilius Lepidus | |
|---|---|
Statue of Marcus Aemilius Lepidus in the City Hall of Reggio Emilia, which he founded. | |
| Consul of the Roman Republic | |
| In office 15 March 175 BC – 14 March 174 BC | |
| Preceded by | Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Hispallus and Quintus Petillius |
| Succeeded by | Spurius Postumius Albinus Paullulus and Quintus Mucius Scaevola |
| In office 15 March 187 BC – 14 March 186 BC | |
| Preceded by | Gaius Livius Salinator and Marcus Valerius Messalla |
| Succeeded by | Quintus Marcius Philippus and Spurius Postumius Albinus |
| Pontifex Maximus | |
| In office 180 BC – 152 BC | |
| Preceded by | Publius Licinius Crassus |
| Succeeded by | Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 230 BC Rome, Roman Republic |
| Died | 152 BC Rome |
| Children | Marcus Aemilius Lepidus |
| Parent |
|
Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (c. 230 – 152 BC) was a Roman consul, Pontifex Maximus, Censor and Princeps Senatus. A scion of the ancient Patrician gens Aemilia, he was most likely the son of Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, with his brothers being Lucius and Quintus.
According to Polybius, Lepidus was "the handsomest man of his time," as well as, in the words of Diodorus, being "gifted with superior intelligence". Combining these qualities with an impeccable aristocratic birth, political skill and a reputation for bravery, Lepidus soon rose to become one of the leading Romans of his generation.
Lepidus was the great-grandfather of Marcus Aemilius Lepidus the Triumvir.