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Gaius

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Also known as Caius

Roman jurist (2nd century AD)

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Occupation
writer
Languages spoken
Latin
Notable work
Institutes
Field of work
jurisprudence
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Estatua de Gayo-Tribunal Supremo (Madrid).jpg
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Pauly–Wissowa
Commons category
Gaius (jurist)
date of death
0180-00-00
date of birth
0120-00-00
praenomen
Gaius
time period
Roman Empire
different from
Gaius
writing language
Latin
Commons Creator page
Gaius
floruit
0150-00-00
start of work period
0110-00-00
end of work period
0180-00-00
name in native language
Gaius
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Encyclopedic overview

Roman jurist Gaius or Caius

Gaius (/ˈɡeɪəs/; fl. AD 130–180) was a Roman jurist. Little is known about his personal life, including his name (Gaius or Caius being merely his personal name or praenomen). It is also difficult to ascertain the span of his life, but it is assumed he lived from AD 130 to at least AD 179, as he wrote on legislation passed within that time.

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