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Was Gaius Caninius Rebilus a novus homo (new man) of the late Republic?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Not confirmed

  • Not recorded

Answer

Yes, Gaius Caninius Rebilus was indeed a novus homo, a term used in ancient Rome to describe individuals who were the first in their families to hold certain high political offices, particularly the consulship. Novus homo was often used in contrast to the established noble families who dominated Roman politics for centuries.
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