Sextus Julius Caesar III (Sextus Julius Caesar The Consul)
Died in 90 or 89 BC. He was the son of Gaius Julius Caesar II and Marcia. He was a supporter of his brother-in-law Gaius Marius. He was praetor in 94 BC, then occupied a governorship before becoming consul in 91 BC. He lost a battle against the Samnium and died at the siege of Asculum.
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