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optimate, n. (a.) (ˈɒptɪmət) [ad. L. optimās, as adj. ‘belonging to the best or noblest, aristocratic’, as n. pl. optimātēs aristocrats; f. optim-us best. Chiefly in pl., which is now generally pronounced as Latin (ɒptɪˈmeɪtiːz).] A. n. 1. a. A member of the patrician order in Rome; in wider sense, ...
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Optimates and populares
Cato the Younger, traditionally identified as the optimate, becomes popularis for supporting expansion of the grain dole during his tribunate. Optimate was used generically to refer to the wealthy classes in Rome as well as the aristocracies of foreign cities or states:
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infimate
▪ I. † ˈinfimate, n. Obs. rare. [ad. L. īnfimāt-is (Plautus) one of the lowest, f. infimus lowest, infimous; after optimate.] One of the lowest class.1733 Tull Horse-Hoing Husb. Pref. 7 He will not suffer, that the Possessors of Land shall be trampled on by Servants and Labourers, or other Infimates...
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San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital
Even before the 13th century "twelve optimate and principal gentlemen of Rome, called Ostiarii, Porters or Recommended by the Holy Savior were established administration of the assets, that were given to charity to fund the charitable works on behalf of the holy image – soon became hereditary among the "optimate
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optimatical
† optiˈmatical, a. Obs. rare. [f. as optimate + -ical, after monarchical, etc.] Conducted by an optimacy or aristocracy; aristocratical.1652 Earl of Monmouth tr. Bentivoglio's Hist. Relat. 55 The Government is of three sorts; Monarchical, Optimatical, and Popular. 1657 ― tr. Paruta's Pol. Disc. 58 I...
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Lucius Lucceius
However, he failed to be elected Consul, with Bibulus, an Optimate, getting the second place spot and becoming Caesar's Co-Consul instead of Lucius.
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optimacy
optimacy Now rare. (ˈɒptɪməsɪ) [ad. 16th c. L. optimātia, f. L. optimās, pl. optimātēs: see optimate and -acy. Much used between 1579 and 1688, when it yielded to aristocracy. In mod.F. optimatie (Littré).] 1. Government, or a government, by the nobles or upper classes in a state; aristocracy; also,...
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Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus Silanus
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus Silanus, born Iunius Silanus was adopted by Quintus Caecilius Metellus, a descendant of the optimate Quintus Caecilius
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Battle of Fidentia (82 BC)
The battle resulted in a decisive Optimate victory. Context
At the beginning of September, the Optimate general, Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius sent Marcus Terentius Varro Lucullus (younger brother of
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Battle of the Asio River (82 BC)
This battle marked the start of this phase in the civil war and resulted in an Optimate victory. Fighting was bloody with the Optimate infantry advancing and successfully breaking the Populares infantry who were obliged to fall back.
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Battle of Faventia (82 BC)
The battle resulted in an Optimate victory.
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Battle of Hippo Regius
Metellus Scipio and a number of influential senators from the Optimate faction were fleeing the disastrous Battle of Thapsus when their fleet was intercepted After a year spent in Alexandria, Caesar began to coordinate his efforts against the remaining Optimate forces concentrated in the north of Africa.
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Tiberius Claudius Nero (father of Tiberius Caesar)
Despite his service with Julius Caesar, Nero was an Optimate at heart.
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Battle of Mount Tifata
The Optimate forces were led by Lucius Cornelius Sulla and his officer Quintus Caecilius Metellus, while the Populares were led by Gaius Norbanus.
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Battle of Thapsus
Hadrumetum was held by a strong Optimate garrison under Gaius Considius Longus and Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso. Caesar then awaited the Optimate forces.
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