Gnaeus Papirius Carbo Consul of Ancient Rome 113 BC Country: Italy

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1. Gnaeus Papirius Carbo: Consul of 113 BC
2. Consulship and Defeat
3. Trial and Suicide

Gnaeus Papirius Carbo: Consul of 113 BC

Early Life and Career

Gnaeus Papirius Carbo emerged from the plebeian Papiria gens. His father, Gaius Papirius Carbo, served as praetor in 168 BC. It is believed that Carbo himself held the office of praetor in 116 BC and subsequently that of proconsul in the province of Asia. Evidence of his time as proconsul was found on an inscription on the island of Delos.

Consulship and Defeat

In 113 BC, Carbo reached the pinnacle of his political career when he was elected consul. However, his tenure was marred by a severe defeat at the hands of the Cimbri. This setback cast a shadow over his consulship and tarnished his reputation.

Trial and Suicide

After his consular term, Carbo faced prosecution by Marcus Antonius Orator. The charges against him remain unknown. In the face of this trial, Carbo chose a desperate end. He resorted to consuming shoemaker's ink (atramentum sutorium) to take his own life. This act of suicide brought an untimely end to his political career and life.

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