Caecilia Metella
Caecilia Metella was the name of women born and died into the Caecilius Metellus family of ancient Rome, since names for women were formed from the feminine of the father's gens name (nomen) and cognomen. Notable Caeciliae Metellae include:
- Caecilia Metella Balearica, mother of populist Clodius
- Caecilia Metella Calva, mother of Lucullus
- Caecilia Metella Celera, daughter of Metellus Celer
- Caecilia Metella Cretica, known for her tomb on the Appian Way in Rome
- Caecilia Metella Dalmatica, fourth wife of dictator Sulla
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