Marcus Pontidius Caelius
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Legate Marcus Caelius | |
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| Birth name | Marcus Gaius Caelius |
| Born | 150 BC Arcadia, Romanyan Empire |
| Died | c. September 110 BC (aged 39–40) Near the Xichútepa River, Creeperian Confederation |
| Buried | Near the Xichútepa River, likely "Site Xichútepa" |
| Allegiance |  Romanyan Empire |
| Branch/service | Romanyan Army |
| Years of service | 129–110 BC |
| Rank | Legate |
| Commands held | XVI Legion |
| Battles/wars | Romanyan Expansion |
Marcus Gaius Caelius (150 – c. September 110 BC) was a Romanyan general during the period of Romanyan Expansion.
Biography
Marcus Caelius was born in the Romanyan province of Arcadia in 150 BC. He joined the Romanyan Army when he turned 21 in 129 BC.
In 110 BC, he was ordered by Lucius Paullus, the governor of Arcadia, to march south and to conquer new territories for the province. He was joined by Quinctilius Varus and Servilius Geminus on the expedition south. In September 100 BC, they were ambushed by militias of the Creeperian Confederation lead by Acolmixtli I and were decisively defeated. Caelius died during the battle, either in action or by being executed, but most historians believe he was killed in battle.
