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Biography: Aurelia Cotta was a Roman noblewoman and the mother of Julius Caesar..
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Roman matron, mother of Julius Caesar. Country: Italy |
Content:
- Biography of Aurelia Cotta
- An Ideal Roman Matron
- The Exposé and Divorce
- Life After Husband's Death
Biography of Aurelia Cotta
Aurelia Cotta was a Roman matron and the mother of Julius Caesar.
His father, also Gaius Julius Caesar, was a Praetor who governed the province of Asia and his mother, Aurelia Cotta, was of noble birth.
She belonged to the prestigious Aurelia family and was born into the family of Lucius Aurelius Cotta, a consul in BC, and Rutilia, who came from the ancient plebeian Rutilia family. Her uncle was a consul in BC, and her father (presumably) in 90 BC.
Rutilia's marriage to Gaius Aurelius Cotta, Aurelia's first marriage, produced three sons - Aurelia's brothers, Gaius Aurelius Cotta, Lucius Cotta, and Marcus Cotta. They also became consuls in 75 BC, 74 BC, and 65 BC, respectively.
An Ideal Roman Matron
Aurelia was described as an ideal Roman matron.
Ancient historians considered her a strict and virtuous Roman woman and held her in high regard. She was known for her intelligence, independence, and