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Marcus Aurelius Cotta (legate)
Aurelius Cotta
Roman legate left in Greece (202 BC) who shielded Rome's allies against Philip; later consul (200).
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 30 §26 Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius Cotta, the third envoy to Philip, who stayed behind to guard the allies and provoked the king's charge.
- The History of Rome, Book 31 §3 legate Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius, Roman legate in Greece, who reported Philip's preparations and urged a vigorous war.