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C. Caninius Gallus
Caninius Gallus
also: Gallus Caninius
Tribune 56 BC, defended by Cicero on a maiestas charge in 55 BC; the trial in which Cicero ``almost killed himself'' (dirupi me paene) according to Fam. 7.1.
Reading notes
- Ad Atticum 15.13 §3 Gallus Caninius?
C. Caninius Gallus, a contemporary Cicero dismisses with contempt ("What a worthless fellow!"); the disdain is characteristic of his running commentary on the lesser figures of the day.
- Ad Familiares 7.1 §4 Caninius Gallus
C. Caninius Gallus, tribune of the plebs 56 BC, defended by Cicero on a maiestas charge in 55 BC. Cicero ``almost burst himself'' (\textit{dirupi me paene}) defending him.