person
Demetrius Megas
also: Demetrio Mega, Demetrius Megas, P. Cornelius (Megas), Publius Cornelius, Mega
Sicilian Greek, Cicero's closest Sicilian personal friend. At Cicero's request, P. Cornelius Dolabella obtained Roman citizenship for him from Caesar; upon enfranchisement he took the name Publius Cornelius. When Caesar's citizenship tablet was revoked, Caesar personally confirmed Megas's grant in Cicero's presence (Fam. 13.36, 46 BC).