Gaius Aurelius Cotta

Roman consul ca. 75 BCE; mentioned as an orator by Cicero
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Gaius Aurelius Cotta

Summary

Gaius Aurelius Cotta is a human[1]. His place of birth was Roman Republic[2]. He was born on 124 BC[3]. He died on 73 BC[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta was born in Roman Republic[2].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta was born on 124 BC[3].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta died on 73 BC[4].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta died on 74 BC[8].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta died on 73 BC[9].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's father was Lucius Aurelius Cotta[10].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's mother was Rutilia[11].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta held citizenship in Ancient Rome[12].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta worked as a politician[5].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta held the position of Roman governor[13].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta held the position of ancient Roman senator[14].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta held the position of Roman consul[15].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta is recorded as male[16].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's family is recorded as Aurelii Cottae[18].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's significant event is recorded as exile[19].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's significant event is recorded as repatriation[20].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[24].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[26].
  • Gaius Aurelius Cotta's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'Gaius Aurelius Cotta'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Gaius Aurelius Cotta's place of birth was Roman Republic[2]. He was born on 124 BC[3]. His father was Lucius Aurelius Cotta[10]. His mother was Rutilia[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and military personnel[6]. Positions held include Roman governor[13], an elective office[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; ancient Roman senator[14], a position[30], in Ancient Rome[31]; and Roman consul[15], an elective office[32], in Ancient Rome[33], founded in -0509[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 73 BC[4] and 74 BC[8].

Why It Matters

Gaius Aurelius Cotta ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Gaius Aurelius Cotta born?

Gaius Aurelius Cotta's place of birth was Roman Republic[2].

Who were Gaius Aurelius Cotta's parents?

Gaius Aurelius Cotta's father was Lucius Aurelius Cotta[10]. Gaius Aurelius Cotta's mother was Rutilia[11].

What did Gaius Aurelius Cotta do for work?

Gaius Aurelius Cotta worked as politician[5] and military personnel[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . theodora.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Magistrates of the Roman Republic. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . theodora.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . theodora.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Aurelii. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Father Lucius Aurelius Cotta
    Occupation politician, military personnel
    Described by source Pauly–Wissowa, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +2
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