. The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages;. MARCUS CLAUDIUS MARCELLUS, theRoman conqueror of Sicily, was the mostillustrious member of his family. He was bornabout 268 Little is known of his earlylife beyond the fact that he was highly accom-plished in all military exercises. He possessedmany, but by no means all, the qualities of agreat commander. His personal exploits ofcourage and daring, in always seeking andnever shunning encounters with the most dis-tinguished warriors, won for him the esteemand affection of his the year 226 B.
. The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages;. MARCUS CLAUDIUS MARCELLUS, theRoman conqueror of Sicily, was the mostillustrious member of his family. He was bornabout 268 Little is known of his earlylife beyond the fact that he was highly accom-plished in all military exercises. He possessedmany, but by no means all, the qualities of agreat commander. His personal exploits ofcourage and daring, in always seeking andnever shunning encounters with the most dis-tinguished warriors, won for him the esteemand affection of his the year 226 he held the office of curule colleague, Capitolinus, having been accused of grosslyinsulting the son of Marcellus, was prosecuted and heavilyfined. The proceeds of the fine imposed were applied by theoffended father to the purchase of sacred vessels for service inthe temples. Marcellus also exercised, during his sedileship,the office of augur. In 222 he was elected consul, andvigorously prosecuted the war against the Gauls, who werestill in possession of a part
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